Phoenician Silver Cylinder Seal with Pseudo-Egyptian Hieroglyphs

拍品描述

Levant, 1st millennium B.C. Tubular with concave disc ends pierced by a sleeve to accept the axle; outer face divided by longitudinal straight lines, the resultant panels with shapes and symbols reminiscent of hieroglyphs but not interpretable using the Egyptian system. 97.8 grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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