Mesopotamian - Babylonian stone cylinder seal - expertised by Alessandro Neri
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
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Mesopotamian stone Babylonian cylinder seal dating to the 3rd–2nd millennium BCE, in good condition and supplied with the impression, measuring 2.5 cm long by 1.1 cm in diameter, authenticated as original and expertised by Alessandro Neri.
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BABYLONIAN CYLINDER SEAL
Rare stone cylinder seal dating from the Babylonian period.
It features two winged fantastical creatures with long necks, surmounted by a star.
Mesopotamia, Babylonian period, 3rd / 2nd millennium BCE.
Length 2.5 cm - diameter 1.1 cm
Good condition - delivered with the impression
Provenance information: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery..
Provenance: former London collection
Previously: private collection acquired on the British and international art market in the 1990s
Accompanied by a note from Alessandro Neri, Chimera Heritage Consultants, Italian antiquity and archaeology expert
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
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All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateBABYLONIAN CYLINDER SEAL
Rare stone cylinder seal dating from the Babylonian period.
It features two winged fantastical creatures with long necks, surmounted by a star.
Mesopotamia, Babylonian period, 3rd / 2nd millennium BCE.
Length 2.5 cm - diameter 1.1 cm
Good condition - delivered with the impression
Provenance information: United Kingdom, A.P.L. Gallery..
Provenance: former London collection
Previously: private collection acquired on the British and international art market in the 1990s
Accompanied by a note from Alessandro Neri, Chimera Heritage Consultants, Italian antiquity and archaeology expert
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
3ème / 2ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Babylonian stone cylinder seal - expertised by Alessandro Neri
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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.
