Lot Essay
Although this seal is of Syrian origin, the poses of the animals admits Aegean influence.
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CIRCA 1700-1500 B.C.
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A SYRIAN HAEMATITE CYLINDER SEAL
Circa 1700-1500 B.C.
With a hunting scene: a chariot with eight-spoked wheels at the center pulled by two galloping horses moving to the left, the driver in a long robe, leaning forward over the front rail, a quiver with streamers on his back, with seven wild creatures under, above and in front of the horses including a bird, two hares and four larger quadrupeds, one of which is in a flying gallop, a line border above
17 x 9 mm
Circa 1700-1500 B.C.
With a hunting scene: a chariot with eight-spoked wheels at the center pulled by two galloping horses moving to the left, the driver in a long robe, leaning forward over the front rail, a quiver with streamers on his back, with seven wild creatures under, above and in front of the horses including a bird, two hares and four larger quadrupeds, one of which is in a flying gallop, a line border above
17 x 9 mm