Antiquities - ancient Steatite cylinder seal

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Steatite cylinder seal

£85

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A black steatite cylinder seal carved with an enthroned god holding a staff, behind him is a protective figure of a seated griffin.

Syria, 2nd Millennium BC

Size: 2.3 x 0.9 cms.

The surface is pitted and worn in places, erasing part of the decoration

Ex. private collection, Winchester, UK. Probably acquired 1970's or earlier. Cleared by the British Museum for re-sale in accordance with national and international embargoes on the trade in Iraqi cultural property.

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