Mesopotamian Stone Amulet seal - 9.5 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Neo-Babylonian stone seal amulet, ca. 600–480 B.C., flat teardrop shape with carved male and female figures facing one another and a crescent moon and star above, in excellent condition.
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Neo-Babylonian Stone Seal (ca. 600 - 480 B.C.). Flat, teardrop-shaped with carved male and female figures facing one another. The male is wearing a hat and pubic cover. Crescent moon and star above them, likely representing the god Sin and goddess Ishtar, surrounded by glyphic symbols. Ancient loss at top, yet still in fantastic condition.
Provenance:
Ex. Arte Primitivo, New York, 6/14/2021, sale 4677-42, lot # 549
Ex. Artcurial, Paris, 11/7/2017, sale 3303, lot # 119,
Ex. Aharonian purchase 1986 and 1989, ex. Me Henri Adam, Tarbes, ex. Collection of Dr. Gabriel Sempé, May 30, 2013.
Shipping method: In-house packing/postage
Neo-Babylonian Stone Seal (ca. 600 - 480 B.C.). Flat, teardrop-shaped with carved male and female figures facing one another. The male is wearing a hat and pubic cover. Crescent moon and star above them, likely representing the god Sin and goddess Ishtar, surrounded by glyphic symbols. Ancient loss at top, yet still in fantastic condition.
Provenance:
Ex. Arte Primitivo, New York, 6/14/2021, sale 4677-42, lot # 549
Ex. Artcurial, Paris, 11/7/2017, sale 3303, lot # 119,
Ex. Aharonian purchase 1986 and 1989, ex. Me Henri Adam, Tarbes, ex. Collection of Dr. Gabriel Sempé, May 30, 2013.
Shipping method: In-house packing/postage
Details
Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
Archaic Period, ca. 600-480 B.C.
Name of object
Amulet seal
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Height
9.5 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2017
Width
19 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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