Akkadian Marble Cylinder Seal, Hero Contest

Engraved with contest scene of a hero wearing a horned helmet and short kilt fighting a rearing lion protecting a stag seated behind him, a hound standing on its front legs, a star in the sky. Size: 3. 2 cm L - 1 1/4 inches Material: Marble Culture: Akkadian, c. 2400-2200 B. C. Condition: Intact Display stand included Provenance: From an important collection of classical and Near Eastern seals, formed in the 1970s-1980s. Acquired from a London auction. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N. B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.