A rare Indus Valley figural stone seal
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A rare Indus Valley figural stone seal, carved in the form of a benign looking animal - possibly a long-eared sheep - the underside engraved with a register of signs from the Indus Valley script; a lateral drill hole for suspension runs through the centre of the animal.
Stock Number:
x9274
$ 1950.00
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Description
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A rare Indus Valley figural stone seal, carved in the form of a benign looking animal - possibly a long-eared sheep - the underside engraved with a register of signs from the Indus Valley script; a lateral drill hole for suspension runs through the centre of the animal.
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Origin: |
Circa late 3rd to early 2nd millennium B.C. Harappa or Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley | |||||
Dimensions: |
Length: 6.7 / Height: 2.2 cm | |||||
Condition: |
Re-joined from original fragments, in good condition with superb patina. | |||||