Mesopotamian - Stone cylinder seal - 2nd millennium BC.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Babylonian cylinder seal in white stone from the 2nd millennium BCE, featuring two stylised long-necked birds with wings spread; length 2.2 cm and diameter 1.1 cm; from a Near Eastern collection and acquired in 2024 from a UK gallery.
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BABYLONIAN CYLINDER SEAL
Large white stone cylinder seal dating from the second millennium BCE.
The seal features a decoration of stylized long-necked birds, wings spread.
One has its head held high, with a crest above it, while the other lowers its long beak.
Length 2.2 cm - diameter 1.1 cm
Comes from a major collection of 13 Near Eastern cylinder seals from Jemdet Nasr period to the Neo-Assyrian period – Approximately 2900–800 BCE.
Previously in a collection formed on the British/International art market in the 1990s.
Expertised by Alessandro Neri, Chimera Heritage Consultants, Italy
Perfect condition - delivered with a polymer print
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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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 decoration of stylized long-necked birds, wings spread.
One has its head held high, with a crest above it, while the other lowers its long beak.
Length 2.2 cm - diameter 1.1 cm
Comes from a major collection of 13 Near Eastern cylinder seals from Jemdet Nasr period to the Neo-Assyrian period – Approximately 2900–800 BCE.
Previously in a collection formed on the British/International art market in the 1990s.
Expertised by Alessandro Neri, Chimera Heritage Consultants, Italy
Perfect condition - delivered with a polymer print
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence. (Cultural object passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller’s items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document noting provenance.
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
- Stone cylinder 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
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.
