Neo Babylonian agate Cylinder seal
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,600
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Description from the seller
This is rare yellow agate belongs to Neo Assyrian period (900-650)B.C,, this seal depicting gods of Mesopotamia,(the god who stand behind the bull (in the right), and holding a large ring in his hands is god adad ... Adad (Ishkur) is a Mesopotamian storm god of rain and thunder, symbolized by the bull and lightning.and another god who stand behind a dragon is Marduk,,Marduk is Chief god of Babylon, symbolized by the dragon Mushussu, representing power and order.and the man who stand between these two god probably a king or even the owner of the cylinder seal .this seals belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1984 from another us collector that he achieved in 1977.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 rare yellow agate belongs to Neo Assyrian period (900-650)B.C,, this seal depicting gods of Mesopotamia,(the god who stand behind the bull (in the right), and holding a large ring in his hands is god adad ... Adad (Ishkur) is a Mesopotamian storm god of rain and thunder, symbolized by the bull and lightning.and another god who stand behind a dragon is Marduk,,Marduk is Chief god of Babylon, symbolized by the dragon Mushussu, representing power and order.and the man who stand between these two god probably a king or even the owner of the cylinder seal .this seals belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1984 from another us collector that he achieved in 1977.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
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neo Babylonian
Metal
agate
Century/timeframe
(650-550)B.C
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
12 g
Year acquired
1984
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United States
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1977
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
30 mm
Length
12 mm
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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.
