Ancient Sumerian Chalcedony Cylinder Seal

Ancient Near East, Sumeria, ca. late 2nd millennium BCE. A beautiful pale green, near translucent chalcedony cylinder seal, pierced laterally for suspension. It is carved in two registers. On the upper are three seated gods engaged in beer drinking within walled architecture. The lower register features a mythological scene of winged masters of animals, a stylized figure in Near Eastern mythology. The color of this gorgeous seal really sets it apart! Size: 0.6" W x 1.5" H (1.5 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-New York, USA private collector acquired from David Liebert, Queens New York, USA in the early 2000s

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Condition Report: Small chips and nicks on surface commensurate with age but the motif is still clear. Light deposits in lower profile areas. Accompanied by a modern clay rollout showing the motifs.