CIRCA 7TH CENTURY B.C.
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A NEO-ASSYRIAN/BABYLONIAN QUARTZITE CYLINDER SEAL
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY B.C.
Showing a contest scene with four-winged genie flanked by two rampant winged human-headed sphinxes, from near Samawa; and a large Sumerian Early Dynastic alabaster cylinder seal with a hero flanked by two bulls, one being attacked by a rampant lion crossing over an ibex, with accompanying scene of a seated figure holding a beaker with attendant standing in front, circa 2600 B.C., from near Ubaid
1 in. (2.4 cm.) and 1½ in. (3.8 cm.) high respectively (2)
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY B.C.
Showing a contest scene with four-winged genie flanked by two rampant winged human-headed sphinxes, from near Samawa; and a large Sumerian Early Dynastic alabaster cylinder seal with a hero flanked by two bulls, one being attacked by a rampant lion crossing over an ibex, with accompanying scene of a seated figure holding a beaker with attendant standing in front, circa 2600 B.C., from near Ubaid
1 in. (2.4 cm.) and 1½ in. (3.8 cm.) high respectively (2)