Fine large Achaemenid Black serpentine cylinder seal, 550-332 BC
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1489835
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1489835
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A larger black serpentine cylinder seal, showing a the Great King battling a winged griffin with bird-like features, star and other symbols in the fields. Achaemenid, c. 550-332 BC.
Nice core Persian style for the medium.
Height: 34-35 mm and with a diameter of 12 mm.
Condition: Very fine for the type and basically intact with minor chips and smooth wear.
Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977. Comes with COA and his hard imprint (pictured).
Nice core Persian style for the medium.
Height: 34-35 mm and with a diameter of 12 mm.
Condition: Very fine for the type and basically intact with minor chips and smooth wear.
Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977. Comes with COA and his hard imprint (pictured).
