Description:

Ancient Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A wonderful compartmented copper alloy stamp in the shape of a stylized scorpion with an ovoid body, extended pincers, curved back legs, and a hooked tail. A petite loop handle protruding from the verso enabled the stamper to easily grasp the stamp when making impressions. Stamps like this example were used to form a seal after being dipped in wax. Custom putty impression included. Size: 1.875" W x 1.375" H (4.8 cm x 3.5 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired in 2002 from Venus Gallery, Israel

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