A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE
A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE

A Sumerian Black Marble hemispheroid seal, Late Uruk – Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500 - 2900 BCE

MA2313

1,750 USD
/
Shipping calculated at checkout.
  • This object qualifies for free USA shipping and a flat rate fee of $60 if shipping internationally.

Dome-shaped, this early Sumerian seal features dots drilled into the forms of two quadrupeds facing opposite directions with limbs and tails extended. A suspension hole is drilled through the length of the seal.

For a similar example, see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1985.192.26

Condition: Intact and in excellent condition.

Dimensions: Length: 7/8 inch (2.01 cm)

Provenance: Stewart Giles (1951-1993) private collection, acquired in London between 1978 and 1982, then by family descent.

Sands of Time provides a lifetime, unconditional guarantee of authenticity and provenance. Every object you purchase from us is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, stating culture, provenance, and age.

Furthermore, we conduct due diligence to ensure the item, to the best of our knowledge, has not been illegally obtained from an excavation, architectural monument, public institution, or private property. Wherever possible, reference is made to existing collections or publications.Wherever possible, reference is made to existing collections or publications.

We ship Tuesday to Friday with FedEx and usually same day if your order is received before 2pm. Within the continental USA, packing, shipping and insurance is free. Depending on size and destination, delivery times range from one to five business days.

For overseas shipments we charge a small flat rate which includes packing, preparation of all customs paperwork, insurance and carrier fees in compliance with all USA and International customs requirements.  Overseas shipments are sent using either USPS Priority Mail or FedEx but contact us if you have a shipping preference. International customers are responsible for all duties and taxes. 

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

You may also like

Come Visit Our Gallery

Any item from this site may be viewed by appointment at our Washington, DC location

Tuesday - Friday between 11 am - 5 pm.

Phone: 202 342 0518

Get directions