Description:

Ancient Near East, Middle East, the Levant, Proto-Literate Period, ca. 3500 to 3000 BCE. A hand-carved stone seal bead of a hemispherical form with a very cleanly carved cachet face and a perforation through the back for suspension. The stone is a lustrous black and the flat seal face is etched with a sun motif that consists of concentric circles internally and linear rays extending to the border. This seal is a remarkably well-preserved example from ancient Near Eastern culture and comes with a custom clay impression. Size: 0.7" Diameter x 0.5" W (1.8 cm x 1.3 cm); 2.5" H (6.4 cm) on included custom stand.

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

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#155625

  • Condition: Motif is sharp and excellent. Minor surface abrasions and nicks as expected with age and use. Light mineral deposits within recessed areas. Comes with custom clay impression of the seal.

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