CENTRAL ASIAN STONE HAMMER SEAL WITH GAZELLES

Ca. I millennium BC. A black stone hammer seal with a tapering body encircled by raised horizontal bands and a pierced terminal at the top. The lower register is decorated with an incised geometric border. The base is engraved with three gazelles united at the centre, interspersed with floral motifs. Size: 40mm x 24mm; Weight: 25g Provenance: Private UK collection; Ex ex London gentleman, SM, deceased 1969-99. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.