Mesopotamian Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons
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Cylinder Seal with Gryphons, an agate Mesopotamian seal from c. 2nd–1st millennium B.C., intact with a museum-quality impression, 2.1 cm long, from a European private collection; acquired in 2021 from the United Kingdom via auction, with display stand and Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Frieze with two rearing gryphons flanking a vertical column, a third crouching gryphon between them; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Size: 2.1 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Agate
Culture: Mesopotamian, c. 2nd-1st Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Ex TimeLine Auctions.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Frieze with two rearing gryphons flanking a vertical column, a third crouching gryphon between them; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Size: 2.1 cm L - 13/16 inch
Material: Agate
Culture: Mesopotamian, c. 2nd-1st Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Ex TimeLine Auctions.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
Mesopotamian, c. 2nd - 1st Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Cylinder Seal with Gryphons
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Agate
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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.
