ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
An assyro-babylonian bluish-grey chalcedony stamp seal. Ritual scene, <br><br>8th - 7th century B.C.
An assyro-babylonian bluish-grey chalcedony stamp seal. Ritual scene,
8th - 7th century B.C.
In octogonal pyramide shape. The main surface depicts a standing figure before a lotus flower. The figure, bearded and wearing a diadem, raises his hands in a gesture of prayer and invocation (?). Above, a winged disc. Wear marks.
14 x 22 x 28 mm
Provenance: english art market.