Early Neo-Assyrian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
Circa 10th century B.C. Displaying a winged god standing left battling a winged quadruped, a large winged insect in the field above; drilled vertically for suspension; chipped; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 26.6 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). From the 'S' collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s.Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology in the 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202963.