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View translationMesopotamian Hardstone Cylinder seal
No. 90345907
A fine Mesopotamian cylinder seal carved from a rich black hardstone, decorated with intricate engraving. The engraved scene depicts heavily stylised vegetation, with trees, vines and shrubbery. A humanoid figure with their arms raised can be seen amongst the trees, perhaps a huntsman. The seal is perforated longitudinally for suspension. Some earthy encrustations are visible to the surface. This seal comes with a professionally baked, modern impression.
Seals were often made of stone however there are also examples rendered in bone, ivory, faience, glass, metal, wood, and even 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 have been found throughout Mesopotamia in contexts dating to the late fourth millennium BC, although stamp seals and cylinder seals were the predominant types in the ancient Near East.
Measurements (seal): L 2.2cm x W 1.1cm
Measurements (impression): L 4cm x W 2.4cm
Provenance: From an important Mayfair collection, 1970-1999; thence by descent.
Seller's Story
N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A fine Mesopotamian cylinder seal carved from a rich black hardstone, decorated with intricate engraving. The engraved scene depicts heavily stylised vegetation, with trees, vines and shrubbery. A humanoid figure with their arms raised can be seen amongst the trees, perhaps a huntsman. The seal is perforated longitudinally for suspension. Some earthy encrustations are visible to the surface. This seal comes with a professionally baked, modern impression.
Seals were often made of stone however there are also examples rendered in bone, ivory, faience, glass, metal, wood, and even 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 have been found throughout Mesopotamia in contexts dating to the late fourth millennium BC, although stamp seals and cylinder seals were the predominant types in the ancient Near East.
Measurements (seal): L 2.2cm x W 1.1cm
Measurements (impression): L 4cm x W 2.4cm
Provenance: From an important Mayfair collection, 1970-1999; thence by descent.
Seller's Story
N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Culture
Mesopotamian
Name of object
Cylinder seal
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 1st Millennium BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Material
Hardstone
Condition
Good
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The customs authority held back the package but that's everything negative. Happy with the package.
View translationSnelle levering en precies zoals omschreven. Ben er blij mee!
View translationOggetti molto belli ma recapito lento
View translationVery fast and secure transportation from Merry old England to EU!
View translationBien reçu mon achat, et très content!! Merci encore au vendeur qui a fait le nécessaire pour régler le problème lié au dédouanement et qui a dû renvoyer une deuxième fois mon colis.
View translationPerfect! Thank you very much!
View translationVery fast delivery, good price, as depicted on the pictures.
View translationVery pleased with my purchase. Very swift and safe delivery.
View translationReally unique scarab Amulet, purchased at a great price. Crazy to think how old this item is and that I now own it... Brilliant Seller, super quick postage and great communication. Highly recommend
View translationSprawna i rzetelna obsługa klienta. Polecam wszystkim. Pozdrawiam serdecznie. Jarosław
View translationNice watch... Fast delivery. 👍🏻
View translationComeço por agradecer o cuidado e a rapidez de como a encomenda fez-se chegar. Estou muito satisfeito com o produto, superou qualquer espectativa. Tanto o site como o vendo demonstraram confiança.
View translationEnvio muy correcto, bien presentado y con certificados de autenticidad. El problema es la empresa de envio, FedEx, muy mal servicio. Recomiendo cambio porque es la tercera vez que me pasa lo mismo.
View translationItems are as beautifull as discribed. Very carefully packed.
View translationVery nice object, varefull packed, fast delivery - good transaction
View translationThank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.
View translationThank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.
View translationZusätzlich zu den Zollgebühren musste ich auch noch 18 Euro Bereitstellungsendgeld für FedEx bezahlen. Das Zertifikat hat auch was abbekommen da es nur in einem dünnen Umschlag war. Bin unzufrieden!
View translationSeller's response
Hello, we have stated in our seller note that taxes and VAT are not included in the shipping costa and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are sorry to hear the certificate is damaged - a digital copy has been sent to the messages.
Well received: thank you!
View translationNice item, perfect service.
View translationSehr gute Kommunikation! Schnelle Lieferung! Sehr schöne Exponate! Gerne wieder!
View translationVery fast delivery. Professionally packed. I highly recommend this seller 👍
View translationProduit conforme, bien emballé, livré par FedEx rapidement. Certificats d'autheticité bien documentés.
View translationThank you , Great item , prompt delivery .
View translationDisclaimer
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.