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| Lot# & Name: |
333. Akkadian Large Black Cylinder Seal |
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| Estimate: |
$2,500-$3,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$500.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$500.00 |
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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: |
1-3/8”H. x 3/4”W. |
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| Description: |
Large black marble cylinder seal having a carved rollout impression depicting a court scene with two enthroned figures and a standing figure in between, and a large tree is behind the two enthroned gods. A crescent moon and star in the background. The two enthroned figures are gesturing towards the center standing figure. All are wearing long fringed garments. Some minor base edge flakes and a pock loss on one throne, natural weathered vein line behind the standing figure, otherwise intact. An impressive full figured 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 Large Black Cylinder Seal
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