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EARLY DYNASTIC III, CIRCA 2500 B.C.
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SIX MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEALS
early dynastic iii, circa 2500 b.c.
Including one of light gray steatite engraved with two figures leading forth two rearing lions; one of marble with two crossed lions and a hunter spearing an ibex; one of white calcite with two registers, each with a shepherd leading his flock; one of marble with a series of overlapping rearing animals; one of black steatite with a stylized skirted figure surrounded by implements; and one of white steatite with a series of crossed and overlapping rearing animals
26 in. (5.2 cm) high for the largest (6)
early dynastic iii, circa 2500 b.c.
Including one of light gray steatite engraved with two figures leading forth two rearing lions; one of marble with two crossed lions and a hunter spearing an ibex; one of white calcite with two registers, each with a shepherd leading his flock; one of marble with a series of overlapping rearing animals; one of black steatite with a stylized skirted figure surrounded by implements; and one of white steatite with a series of crossed and overlapping rearing animals
26 in. (5.2 cm) high for the largest (6)
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