Akkadian Steatite Cylinder Seal, Contest Scene

Large steatite cylinder seal depicting a contest scene of two stags on their hind legs attacked by two lions, two heroes in long dresses coming to their rescue. a tree behind them. Size: 4. 1 cm L - 1 9/16 inches Material: Steatite Culture: Akkadian, c. Late 3rd Millennium B. C. Condition: Intact with some wear Display stand included Provenance: British private collection of the 1990s, North London. 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.