JEMDET NASR RED STONE STAMP SEAL IN THE FORM OF A LION'S HEAD

Ca. 3100 - 2900 BC. A red stone stamp seal carved in the form of a lion's head, with a rounded cranium, prominent muzzle and a recessed eye. A perforation passes through the upper part for suspension. The flat circular underside is engraved with three animals. For similar see: The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Object Number B14537. Size: 47mm x 38mm; Weight: 45g Provenance: Prince Collection, 1990s–2014; ex. private collection, 1970s–1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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