A BACTRIAN COPPER ALLOY COMPARTMENTED STAMP SEAL
A BACTRIAN COPPER ALLOY COMPARTMENTED STAMP SEAL

CIRCA LATE 3RD-EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

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A BACTRIAN COPPER ALLOY COMPARTMENTED STAMP SEAL
circa late 3rd-early 2nd millennium b.c.
Circular in form, the openwork figural device in the form of a caprid with curving horns standing on a groundline, a small bird on its back, a monkey in front with its hands on the caprid's neck, the back of the seal with incision detailing the figural scene, a tongue-shaped suspension loop in the center
3 in. (7.6 cm) in diameter

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