Ancient Late Babylonian chalcedony domed seal. The octagonal base engraved with a linear design. The chalcedony has some very nice natural dendritic formations that resemble delicate fern-like patterns captured in stone. Date: Late Babylonian, ca. 600 - 400 B.C. Material: Chalcedony Size: ca. 3,0 cm Condition: small chips and stable hairline crack at one side Provenance: private French collection, prior to that US estate, formed before 1960 Dispatch only to addresses within the EU. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.