Early Dynastic Sumerian Cylinder Seal of Red and White Stone

Early Dynastic Sumerian Cylinder Seal of Red and White Stone

Sold by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

Description

Early Dynastic Sumerian Cylinder Seal of Red and White Stone, ca. 2600 BC. The design, which was enclosed within upper and lower rulings, shows a stylized sacred tree and to one side of it a rearing winged quadruped. Degraded surfaces. L. 23 x 13 mm..