A Jemdet Nasr stamp seal carved from agate featuring a domed almond-like shape. The flat stamp side displays several drilled holes creating a geometric pattern. The convex side is smooth and has been pierced horizontally for suspension. Signs of wear consistent with age. The Jemdet Nasr Period took place in southern Mesopotamia with a great number of administrative cuneiform tablets and seals coming from there. The stamp seal was a carved object, usually made of stone, which first appeared in the fourth millennium BC and was used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft, prepared clay. These seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership: as such, they were instrumental in legal transactions, and in the protection of goods against theft. Measurements: L 4.6cm x W 3.7 cm Provenance: Ex S. Collection, 1970s-1990s N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**