old babylonian crystal Cylinder seal - 21 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,400
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Description from the seller
Nice rock crystal old Babylonian (1800-1600)B.C cylinder seal , this cylinder seal depicting two god probably Enki and Ninhursag that talking to each other , According to Sumerian mythology, the god Enki and the mother goddess Ninhursag (also called Ninmah in some texts) played a central role in the creation of humans ،،،and a lion man that stands on his back a woman in the nude standing (this woman in the nude standing is symbol of the larsa city)،،larsa city was for sun god (utu). An inscription reading ‘Abzu’ appears here. In Mesopotamian belief, Abzu was the subterranean freshwater realm and the dwelling place of the god Enki.” collected by present owner father in 1977 inherited by present owner in 2009. The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
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Nice rock crystal old Babylonian (1800-1600)B.C cylinder seal , this cylinder seal depicting two god probably Enki and Ninhursag that talking to each other , According to Sumerian mythology, the god Enki and the mother goddess Ninhursag (also called Ninmah in some texts) played a central role in the creation of humans ،،،and a lion man that stands on his back a woman in the nude standing (this woman in the nude standing is symbol of the larsa city)،،larsa city was for sun god (utu). An inscription reading ‘Abzu’ appears here. In Mesopotamian belief, Abzu was the subterranean freshwater realm and the dwelling place of the god Enki.” collected by present owner father in 1977 inherited by present owner in 2009. 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
old babylonian
Century/timeframe
(1800-1600)B.C
Name of object
Cylinder seal
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
2009
Material
crystal
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
21 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1977
Width
10 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
10 cm
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.
