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Phoenician Stamp Seal with Human-Headed Beast

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6th-4th century BC. A carved rock crystal stamp seal with conical body pierced through the top, the underside engraved with a winged manticore (bearded human head, lion's body and scorpion's tail), crescent to the front; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.9 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From a late 1990s private collection; formerly acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.


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6th-4th century BC. A carved rock crystal stamp seal with conical body pierced through the top, the underside engraved with a winged manticore (bearded human head, lion's body and scorpion's tail), crescent to the front; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.9 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From a late 1990s private collection; formerly acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.

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