Sumerian Bronze, Stone Cylinder Seal Pendant - 70 mm
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Sumerian bronze cylinder seal pendant with a stone cylinder seal dating to the 3rd Millennium B.C., depicting a figure and inscriptions, in excellent condition, 70 mm long, 18 mm wide and 18 mm deep, acquired in 2026 in London, United Kingdom from a dealer at a fair as part of a private European collection.
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Description from the seller
A fantastic condition Ancient Sumerian Stone Cylinder Seal depicting a figure and inscriptions, attached to a bronze pendant for use as jewelry. Item dating to the 3rd Millennium B.C. 7cm long.
Object acquired in 2026 in London, UK from 'AA' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1990s.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Seller's Story
We have been dealing in coins and antiquities for over 40 years now and like to specialize in more ancient items/eras. Being members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and the Antiques Dealer Association (ADA) we pride ourselves in selling genuine authentic items ranging across various centuries and cultures from prehistoric to Post-Medieval. Furthermore all items here are checked by the Catawiki experts to ensure any unfortunate replicas that might appear are not sold as genuine.
A fantastic condition Ancient Sumerian Stone Cylinder Seal depicting a figure and inscriptions, attached to a bronze pendant for use as jewelry. Item dating to the 3rd Millennium B.C. 7cm long.
Object acquired in 2026 in London, UK from 'AA' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1990s.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Seller's Story
We have been dealing in coins and antiquities for over 40 years now and like to specialize in more ancient items/eras. Being members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and the Antiques Dealer Association (ADA) we pride ourselves in selling genuine authentic items ranging across various centuries and cultures from prehistoric to Post-Medieval. Furthermore all items here are checked by the Catawiki experts to ensure any unfortunate replicas that might appear are not sold as genuine.
Details
Culture
Sumerian
Century/timeframe
3rd Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Cylinder Seal Pendant
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze, Stone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
70 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
18 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
18 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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