AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH CONTEST SCENE , 23rd-22nd century BC

WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH CONTEST SCENE Akkadian, 23rd-22nd century BC

A granite cylinder seal with contest scene among humans and rearing beasts. 11 grams, 27mm (1").

Condition Very fine condition.

Provenance Property of a London gentleman; previously in the M. Cloake collection, acquired in 1977; formerly with Cohen Antiques, London W8.