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Se oversættelseNærøstlige Orange hårdsten Bifacial amulet med zoomorfe figurer (Ingen mindstepris)
Nr. 88270999
A Near Eastern diamond-shaped amulet made from an orange hardstone featuring a quadruped zoomorphic figure on both sides. Carved on one side is a standing quadruped, possibly a horse or ibex, looking backwards to the right, with the background decorated by foliage motifs in figural short lines. On the other side is a horned, winged quadruped, possibly a griffin, facing left. The animals have been enriched with linear patterns on the bodies, creating a highly stylised image. The amulet is perforated lengthways for suspension. The orange hardstone presents with some natural black striations.
Seals are often made of stone however there are also examples rendered in bone, ivory, faience, glass, metal, wood, and occasionally sun-dried or baked clay. In the ancient world, seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership – as such, they were instrumental in legal transactions, and in the protection of goods against theft. Seal amulets with stylised animals or fantasised zoomorphic figural have been found throughout Mesopotamia in contexts dating to the late forth millennium BC, although stamp seals and cylinder seals are predominant types in the ancient Near East.
Measurements: (circa) L 2.7cm x W 2.2cm
Provenance: Ex SM collection London, acquired 1970s-2000s.
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A Near Eastern diamond-shaped amulet made from an orange hardstone featuring a quadruped zoomorphic figure on both sides. Carved on one side is a standing quadruped, possibly a horse or ibex, looking backwards to the right, with the background decorated by foliage motifs in figural short lines. On the other side is a horned, winged quadruped, possibly a griffin, facing left. The animals have been enriched with linear patterns on the bodies, creating a highly stylised image. The amulet is perforated lengthways for suspension. The orange hardstone presents with some natural black striations.
Seals are often made of stone however there are also examples rendered in bone, ivory, faience, glass, metal, wood, and occasionally sun-dried or baked clay. In the ancient world, seals guaranteed the authenticity of marked ownership – as such, they were instrumental in legal transactions, and in the protection of goods against theft. Seal amulets with stylised animals or fantasised zoomorphic figural have been found throughout Mesopotamia in contexts dating to the late forth millennium BC, although stamp seals and cylinder seals are predominant types in the ancient Near East.
Measurements: (circa) L 2.7cm x W 2.2cm
Provenance: Ex SM collection London, acquired 1970s-2000s.
Sælger's Historie
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Thank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Se oversættelseMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Se oversættelseThank you ++++
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Se oversættelsenice pieces, thank you!
Se oversættelseAmazing pieces of art
Se oversættelseThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
Se oversættelsebien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Se oversættelsePrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Se oversættelseVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Se oversættelseParfait! Merci...
Se oversættelseExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Se oversættelseVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Se oversættelseGod quality. Fast delivery
Se oversættelsePrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
Se oversættelseLa montre avait un problème avec la date. Maintenant ça marche. Après c'est plus beau en photo qu'en vrai.
Se oversættelseCumplió muy bien con las expectativas esperadas , lo que no ha llegado es la tarjeta de la garantía que indica el catálogo. Espero respuesta gracias
Se oversættelseMerci au vendeur pour la livraison rapide et bien emballé.
Se oversættelseExcelent. very very good,very recommened+++++:)
Se oversættelseEverything was ok with the Roman collar. It was a present and my friend was delightful with it. The only thing is the IMPORT TAXES from UK to Spain. This affected to final price and the delivery time.
Se oversættelseperfect, even better than in picture
Se oversættelseAlways perfect.
Se oversættelseOttima ditta: moneta arrivata perfettamente. La busta esterna imbottita, busta interna con tutte le documentazioni. altra busta esterna DDT con tutto quello che concerne la spedizione e l'acquisto.
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Sælger garanterer og kan bevise, at genstanden er erhvervet på lovlig vis. Sælger er blevet informeret af Catawiki om, at skulle fremskaffe den dokumentation, der kræves af love og regler i dennes bopælsland. Sælger garanterer at være berettiget til, at måtte sælge/eksportere denne genstand. Sælger sørger for, at al information vedrørende proveniensen af en genstand vil blive videregivet til køber. Sælger sørger for, at eventuelle nødvendige tilladelser er blevet eller vil blive indhentet. Sælger vil omgående informere køber om eventuelle forsinkelser i forbindelse med indhentelse af sådanne tilladelser.