old Sumerian jade Amulet seal - 30 mm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Jade amulet seal in the form of a bull licking its own body from ancient Sumer (2700–2400 BC), measuring 30 × 20 × 12 mm, surface engraved with three animals (a lion at the top, another animal in the middle, a lion at the bottom), in good condition and authentic, acquired from the United States in 2009 with a previous owner from Asia and previously gifted.
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This is an amulet seal carved in the form of a bull licking its own body.((the stone is very hard and made from jade)).In ancient Sumer, the bull was a highly sacred animal, symbolizing power, fertility, and celestial forces. The seal surface is engraved with three animals arranged vertically: a lion at the top, and another animal in the middle, and another lion at the bottom.Collected by the present owners father gifted in 1980 inherited by present owner in 2009. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Provenance statement seen by catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
This is an amulet seal carved in the form of a bull licking its own body.((the stone is very hard and made from jade)).In ancient Sumer, the bull was a highly sacred animal, symbolizing power, fertility, and celestial forces. The seal surface is engraved with three animals arranged vertically: a lion at the top, and another animal in the middle, and another lion at the bottom.Collected by the present owners father gifted in 1980 inherited by present owner in 2009. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Provenance statement seen by catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
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Culture
old Sumerian
Century/timeframe
(2700-2400) B.C
Name of object
Amulet seal
Acquired from
Inherited
Year acquired
2009
Material
jade
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gifted
Height
30 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
20 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Asia
Depth
12 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.
