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Exceptional Old Babylonian cylinder seal, dating to the first dynasty of Babylon, c. 2000-1700 BC.
The seal is carved in a very attractive brownish stone and measure c. 26 mm.
The scene depicts Ishtar receiving something from a minor deity, she's standing with one foot on a small platform. Ex Swedish private collection - purchased during the 1950s at Viktoria Lindströms Antikhandel, Stockholm. Her business card in the collection together with notes. Ex late 19th. century collection, note the old custom made brass mount with collection number (letter) hand-chiseled. Condition: Superb!
Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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