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| Lot# & Name: |
331. Akkadian Black Cylinder Seal with Cuneiform Text |
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| Estimate: |
$2,500-$3,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$3,750.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$3,750.00 |
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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. 2350 - 2150 B.C.
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| Size: |
1”H. x 5/8”W. |
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| Description: |
Large black hematite stone cylinder seal having three columns of cuneiform text and a highly detailed rollout impression depicting a rearing lion attacking an ibex, a lion attacking a long tailed, bearded god, and a third bearded god holding his leg in a raised position. A beehive element below the ibex. Intact, exc. cond. A top quality, impressive example. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC. collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., 1980’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$52.00 |
| International: |
$104.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Akkadian Black Cylinder Seal with Cuneiform Text
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
LiveAuctioneers |
$3,750.00 |
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9/16/2026 11:05:05 AM |
| 2. |
Quintil |
$3,500.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 11:03:52 AM |
| 3. |
bandit |
$3,250.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 11:03:52 AM |
| 4. |
sandrowjw |
$3,000.00 |
1 |
9/16/2026 11:03:25 AM |
| 5. |
bandit |
$2,900.00 |
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9/16/2026 11:03:43 AM |
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