Mesopotamian Chalcedony NEO-BABYLONIAN SEAL - (1)
A Neo- Babylonian chalcedony raised octagonal seal with a perforation in the raised part. It depicts a bearded male character in front of an altar or podium. An insignia of the god Nabu, patron of writing, can be seen on the altar. | Neo-Babylonian. ca. 7th-6th Century B. C. Dimensions: 1,90 x 1,40 x 2,20 cm. Condition: In good condition. Intact. Literature: Hephaestus Legacy. A memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics. J. Bagot Gallery - Barcelone. Provenance: Acquired in 2020 to a Spanish Antiquarian, Barcelone. Ex R. G. W Private Collection - Barcelonex R. G. W Private Collection - Barcelone Ex R. G. W Private Collection - Barcelone. Notes: Due to Covid-19 situation and Goverment measures in Spain, the shippments could delay between 4 and 8 weeks. Due to United States customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in the United States. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested. This process could take between 1 and 2 months
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A Neo- Babylonian chalcedony raised octagonal seal with a perforation in the raised part. It depicts a bearded male character in front of an altar or podium. An insignia of the god Nabu, patron of writing, can be seen on the altar. | Neo-Babylonian. ca. 7th-6th Century B. C. Dimensions: 1,90 x 1,40 x 2,20 cm. Condition: In good condition. Intact. Literature: Hephaestus Legacy. A memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics. J. Bagot Gallery - Barcelone. Provenance: Acquired in 2020 to a Spanish Antiquarian, Barcelone. Ex R. G. W Private Collection - Barcelonex R. G. W Private Collection - Barcelone Ex R. G. W Private Collection - Barcelone. Notes: Due to Covid-19 situation and Goverment measures in Spain, the shippments could delay between 4 and 8 weeks. Due to United States customs regulations, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in the United States. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes Spanish Export License ( Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested. This process could take between 1 and 2 months
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