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Description : Ancient Sumeria/Mesopotamia, ca. 11th century BCE. A small steatite cylinder seal, its surface engraved in intaglio with a pair of conversing figures, perhaps a female deity standing before a male figure who is presenting an offering to her in the form of the small sitting animal between them, and an abstract tree framing the scene. When rolled in wet clay the resulting impressions create a sophisticated scene, as demonstrated on the pottery slab accompanying this piece. Cylinder seals like this example are regarded among the most admirable artistic achievements of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. Cylinder seals were used to mark and identify personal property as well as make legal documents binding. Their popularity spread to surrounding civilizations including those of Egypt and the Indus Valley. Here we have a wonderful example in choice condition. Size: seal measures .25 in diameter x .75 H (0.6 cm x 1.9 cm), clay display measures 5.125 L x 1.125 H (13 x 2.9 cm) Provenance: Ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, Colorado, acquired in the 1950's, Displayed, Denver Art Museum (1960's) All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #112730
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