Carved from weathered steatite, this ancient Mesopotamian cylinder seal presents a complex divine scene, executed with precise glyptic craftsmanship characteristic of Mesopotamian Bronze Age art. The cylindrical surface features stylized human figures in ceremonial posture, flanking a central sacred tree surmounted by a winged sun disk-iconography clearly rendered in the accompanying clay impression (note: the clay impression is not included in the lot and is used solely to display the seal's engraved pattern). Attributed to ancient Mesopotamia, this seal reflects the religious and administrative symbolism of the period, where such objects served as markers of identity and authority. The steatite displays a natural, aged patina with subtle surface wear consistent with ancient use, retaining crisp definition in its carved details and showing no evidence of fractures or repairs. Length 3.8 cm (1.50 in) x Width 1.4 cm (0.55 in).

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