Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A MIDDLE EASTERN AGATE BEAD SEAL.
A MIDDLE EASTERN AGATE BEAD SEAL.
2nd millenium B.C.
22x29x14 mm
Of almond shape, the back is highly convex and engraved of a cuneiform inscription (to be identified) meanwhile the reverse is flat. Pierced lenghtwise. The stone is partially burnt. Sign of use, natural cracks on the surface of the stone.
Provenance: U.K. private collection