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Ancient Mesopotamia. Babylon, last century of 2nd millennia to 1st quarter 1st millennia. Carved black hardstone seal used to identify a clay document as coming from a specific individual. Seals such as this would have been used by most walks of life from the very rich to the middle-class worker. Scene shows 2 individuals confronting another who holds a staff, bird and unidentified object in the field. Drilled vertically for suspension. Size: .875" H (2.2 cm), Size of rollout: 3.25" W x .875" H (8.3 cm x 2.2 cm)

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

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  • Condition: Expected wear else intact and quite excellent.

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