Lot 904: Hematite Contest Cylinder. Akkadian, 2350-2200 BC.

AUCTION: Pegasi Numismatics - Auction XXX (Auction 306)

Description

Hematite Contest Cylinder. Akkadian, 2350-2200 BC. Man-bull attacking a lion and man-lion attacking a bull; scorpion between contests. 25mm. Collon.954 cf. Finest art. A museum masterpiece.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pegasi Numismatics
Lot #: 904
Listing #: 227280
Closed: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:30:30 PM CT
Estimate: $2,500

Starting Bid: $1,500
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Description

Hematite Contest Cylinder. Akkadian, 2350-2200 BC. Man-bull attacking a lion and man-lion attacking a bull; scorpion between contests. 25mm. Collon.954 cf. Finest art. A museum masterpiece.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pegasi Numismatics
Lot #: 904
Listing #: 227280
Closed: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 7:30:30 PM CT
Estimate: $2,500