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Lot 8
Ancient Babylonian cylinder seal made of brown jasper depicting a cult scene, approx. 1900–1700 B.C. Ancient Babylonian cylinder seal made of brown jasper depicting a cult scene, approx. 1900–1700 B.C.
Ancient Babylonian cylinder seal made of brown jasper depicting a cult scene, approx. 1900–1700 B.C.
Ancient Babylonian cylinder seal made of brown jasper depicting a cult scene, approx. 1900–1700 B.C.

Lot 8

Ancient Babylonian cylinder seal made of brown jasper depicting a cult scene, approx. 1900–1700 B.C.

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A106kua | Live auction | 604 Lots

Hammer price € 620

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Description

Zylindrisches Rollsiegel mit zentraler Längsbohrung. Dargestellt ist eine Kultszene mit nach links thronender Gottheit, die rechte Hand erhoben. Davor zwei Adoranten. Die vordere Figur hält einen Halbmond hoch und opfert auf einem Altar vor der Gottheit. Dahinter eine zweite Figur mit Stock und hochgehaltenem Ring. Dahinter schwer zu deutendes Ornament. Dahinter Gottheit mit gehörnter Kopfbedeckung, die einen Stern hochhält. Oben und unten Wellenband mit Punkten in Wellentälern und -bergen. Höhe 30 mm. Breite 11 mm. Minimale Bestoßungen an den Kanten, sonst ausgezeichnet erhalten. KULTURGUT!

Provenance: Berliner Privatbesitz (nachgelassen), übernommen aus der Sammlung des Vaters.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, Nov 3, 2025 at 12 am (CET). Lot no. 001 - 605. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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