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| Auction Closes At: |
10:39:00 02/26/2025 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
537. Sumerian Shell Cylinder Seal |
| Estimate: |
$3,000-$5,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia
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| Culture or Country: |
Mesopotamia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 2500 B.C.
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| Size: |
1-1/4”H. x 5/8”D. |
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| Description: |
Mottled deep brown carved shell cylinder seal having a rollout design depicting a very impressive scene of a standing bearded male figure holding a herding stick over three long horned rams, heading towards a door. A female figure seated on a throne behind the man. Behind her is another seated male figure balancing a large pottery amphora in front of him. Above his head are three pottery jugs on a shelf, a lattice covered window, and to the right of the window are two small working figures. Intact, exc. cond. A wonderful example. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC. collection, acquired from Sumer Gallery, Henry Anavian, NYC., 12/18/2012. Ex. Private Japanese collection. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$95.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Sumerian Shell Cylinder Seal
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
UNSOLD LOT |
$0.00 |
1 |
3/18/2025 4:37:30 PM |
| 2. |
Individual |
$3,000.00 |
1 |
2/26/2025 10:25:02 AM |
| 3. |
bandit |
$2,700.00 |
1 |
2/26/2025 10:31:30 AM |
| 4. |
DocPaul |
$2,500.00 |
1 |
2/26/2025 9:55:44 AM |
| 5. |
Individual |
$2,500.00(losing tie) |
1 |
2/26/2025 10:24:38 AM |
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