An early Near Eastern Cylinder Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3100 - 2700 BCE Tools & Weapons and the snout naturalistically modeled

and the snout naturalistically modeled

This collection draws from the art of many ancient Greek cultures

significance

Previously largely unknown in the archaic Greek tradition

then marvered smooth on a flat surface

An early Near Eastern Cylinder Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3100 - 2700 BCE Tools & Weapons and the snout naturalistically modeledThis early ancient stone cylinder seal is incised with a crosshatch pattern, and was most likely converted into a pendant in the late 19th century by adding high karat gold caps to both ends. It has now been modernly strung onto an adjustable 18K yellow gold chain, which can be extended up to 18 inches in length. A truly lovely piece. Medium: Stone, gold Dimensions: Pendant length: 3 8 inch (7. 62 cm). Strung on an 18K gold chain adjustable up to 18