Mesopotamian Cylindrical stone seal - 2nd millennium BC.
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Mesopotamian stone cylinder seal dating to the 2nd millennium BCE, featuring stylised long-necked birds with spread wings, with a length of 2.2 cm and diameter of 1.1 cm, in good condition and accompanied by a polymer impression, acquired in 2024 from the UK gallery market and previously catalogued in the UK in 1990.
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Babylonian cylinder seal
Large white stone cylinder seal dating from the second millennium BCE.
The seal features a design of stylized long-necked birds with their wings spread.
The first has its head held high, topped by a crest, while the other lowers its long beak.
Length 2.2 cm - diameter 1.1 cm
From a significant collection of 13 Near Eastern cylinder seals dating from the Jemdet Nasr period to the Neo-Assyrian period – approximately 2900–800 BCE.
Previously in a collection formed around the British and international art market in the 1990s.
Expertised by Alessandro Neri, Chimera Heritage Consultants, Italy
Excellent condition - delivered with a polymer imprint.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateBabylonian cylinder seal
Large white stone cylinder seal dating from the second millennium BCE.
The seal features a design of stylized long-necked birds with their wings spread.
The first has its head held high, topped by a crest, while the other lowers its long beak.
Length 2.2 cm - diameter 1.1 cm
From a significant collection of 13 Near Eastern cylinder seals dating from the Jemdet Nasr period to the Neo-Assyrian period – approximately 2900–800 BCE.
Previously in a collection formed around the British and international art market in the 1990s.
Expertised by Alessandro Neri, Chimera Heritage Consultants, Italy
Excellent condition - delivered with a polymer imprint.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/ Timeframe
2ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
Cylindrical stone seal - 2nd millennium BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
