Djemdet Nasr Calcite Seal / Stamp - 36 mm
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Calcite seal with a ram head motif from the Djemdet Nasr culture (3150–2900 BC), 36 × 32 × 15 mm, acquired from a gallery/private dealer in 2021, from a Belgian private collection, in very good condition and authentic.
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A superb seal / stamp representing a ram's head in calcite and featuring a vertical hole widened at the ends.
Materials: Calcite
Dating: Djemdet Nasr - Middle East, 3150–2900 BC
Dimensions: 36 x 32 x 15 mm
Provenance: Private Belgian collection, Mr. J.P. (1910-1992)
Condition: superb condition, a chip on the front face in the lower right area at the horn and another on the back at the muzzle.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity..
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
!!!! SHIPMENT WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION ONLY !!!!
A superb seal / stamp representing a ram's head in calcite and featuring a vertical hole widened at the ends.
Materials: Calcite
Dating: Djemdet Nasr - Middle East, 3150–2900 BC
Dimensions: 36 x 32 x 15 mm
Provenance: Private Belgian collection, Mr. J.P. (1910-1992)
Condition: superb condition, a chip on the front face in the lower right area at the horn and another on the back at the muzzle.
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- A certificate of authenticity..
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
!!!! SHIPMENT WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION ONLY !!!!
Details
Culture
Djemdet Nasr
Century/timeframe
3150 -2900 B.C.
Name of object
Seal / Stamp
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2021
Material
Calcite
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
36 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
32 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
15 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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