assyrian lapis lazuli Cylinder seal - 30 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Neo-Assyrian cylinder seal in lapis lazuli, 30×12×12 mm, depicting two goats facing each other with a Tree of Life motif, in good condition and authentic.
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Description from the seller
This is a distinctive cylinder seal from the Neo-Assyrian culture, featuring a relatively common design in which two goats face each other, with a symbol beside them representing the Tree of Life, which is present in this type of motif and in this particular seal.”) this cylinder seal . This seal is very rare and scarce due to its distinctive shape.”The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statementthis seals belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1988from another us collector that he achieved in 1979.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
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The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
This is a distinctive cylinder seal from the Neo-Assyrian culture, featuring a relatively common design in which two goats face each other, with a symbol beside them representing the Tree of Life, which is present in this type of motif and in this particular seal.”) this cylinder seal . This seal is very rare and scarce due to its distinctive shape.”The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statementthis seals belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1988from another us collector that he achieved in 1979.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Details
Culture
assyrian
Century/timeframe
(900-600)B.C
Name of object
Cylinder seal
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1988
Material
lapis lazuli
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
30 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1979
Width
12 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
12 mm
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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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.
