Neo sumerian serpantine Cylinder seal - 8 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 550 - € 700
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Neo-Sumerian cylinder seal carved from serpentine, 8 × 5 × 5 mm, dating to 2100–2000 BC, depicting an eagle and a scorpion with two drilled holes on one side, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
This Neo-Sumerian cylinder seal (2100-2000)B.C,, depicts an eagle and a scorpion motif. What makes this seal particularly unusual is that one side contains two drilled holes, a feature that may be especially attractive to collectors.The seal is carved from serpentine stone. collected by present owner father in 1977 inherited by present owner in 2008.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.
#Orientalism
This Neo-Sumerian cylinder seal (2100-2000)B.C,, depicts an eagle and a scorpion motif. What makes this seal particularly unusual is that one side contains two drilled holes, a feature that may be especially attractive to collectors.The seal is carved from serpentine stone. collected by present owner father in 1977 inherited by present owner in 2008.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.
#Orientalism
Details
Culture
Neo sumerian
Century/timeframe
(2100-2000)B.C
Name of object
Cylinder seal
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
2009
Material
serpantine
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
8 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1978
Width
5 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
5 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.
