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and Amun-Ra
and a single strap handle joining neck and shoulder
matte polish and shows the natural translucency prized by ancient artisans
this technique was used to perfect the appearance of materials like gold
A superb Mesopotamian Serpentine Stamp Seal, Uruk Period, ca. 4000 - 3000 BCE Amulets - Offerings and Amun-RaThe elliptical seal with a softly rounded back and a hole pierced longitudinally for suspension, the base deeply engraved with a complex motif of horned animals. Medium: Black Serpentine Dimensions: Length: 1 3 4 inches (4. 44 cm) Condition: A minor chip to one edge that does not detract, overall Intact and in excellent condition. A superb example. Provenance: Stewart Giles (1951 1993) private collection, acquired in London between 1978 and 1982, then