Glass stamp seal

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Near eastern glass stamp seal, engraved with the Master of Animals.

Conical shaped, pierced for suspension.

Price: € 450,-- Reduced € 400,--

Size: 3,5 cm

Period: Achaemenid period, c, 500 B.C.

Material: Glass

Provenance: Belgium collection R. Withofs 

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  • The Master of Animals, Lord of Animals, or Mistress of the Animals is a motif in ancient art showing a human between and grasping two confronted animals. The motif is very widespread in the art of the Ancient Near East and Egypt.