Lot 14 | A semitic (paleo-hebrew) chalcedony scaraboid stamp-seal. Winged solar-disc and inscriptions.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)

A semitic (paleo-hebrew) chalcedony scaraboid stamp-seal. Winged solar-disc and inscriptions.

A semitic (paleo-hebrew) chalcedony scaraboid stamp-seal. Winged solar-disc and inscriptions.

7th century B.C.

11 x 14 x 6 mm

Scaraboid shaped stamp-seal with a slightly domed back. On the base, two registers separated by two horizontal lines: on top, the winged solar-disc with crescent moon; three lines and sun. The second register is a paleo-hebrew or phoenician inscription. Chips on the edge.



U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.