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Central Asia, Mesopotamia, Assyrian Empire, ca 2000 to 1500 BCE. Fine hematite cylinder seal carved in running narrative. This seal shows ruler seated upon 4-legged chair holding an object in his extended right hand, robed individual approaching with small monkey separates them, palm tree behind, crescent moon above. Size: .625" L (1.6 cm)

Cylinder seals like this example were used by individuals in every level of society - from kings and rulers, to merchants and tradespeople, to workers and slaves - to communicate messages. They often were handed down from father to son, sometimes with minor differences added to differentiate the new owner from the old.

Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s

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  • Condition: Intact and near-choice.

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