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CIRCA 750-650 B.C.
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A NEO-ELAMITE CORNELIAN CYLINDER SEAL
CIRCA 750-650 B.C.
Showing two roaring springing lions, their bodies crossed, with a similarly lively leaping bull with curving neck; and an Elamite cornelian cylinder seal with a seated deity holding a tall standard with two horizontal cross-bars above, being approached by a suppliant worshipper, and a bull-man and naked hero holding between them a tall standard surmounted by a star, circa 1800-1600 B.C., both with chips
7/8 in. (2.1 cm.) high av. (2)
CIRCA 750-650 B.C.
Showing two roaring springing lions, their bodies crossed, with a similarly lively leaping bull with curving neck; and an Elamite cornelian cylinder seal with a seated deity holding a tall standard with two horizontal cross-bars above, being approached by a suppliant worshipper, and a bull-man and naked hero holding between them a tall standard surmounted by a star, circa 1800-1600 B.C., both with chips
7/8 in. (2.1 cm.) high av. (2)
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