Ancient Sumerian brown stone cylinder seal with animal contest scene

Ancient Sumerian reddish brown stone cylinder seal with wonderful animal contest scene with rearing stallions and sacred tree. Measures one inch long by 3/8 inches wide and has the traditional drill hole down the center to allow it to be carried or displayed on a pin or cord. The rearing animal to the left of the sacred tree appears to have a unicorn like horn which, if this is what is intended, would be one of the very first representations of the unicorn in the history of art.

The item "Ancient Sumerian brown stone cylinder seal with animal contest scene" is in sale since Friday, March 22, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East".

The seller is "cave7" and is located in Arlington, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Middle East
• Age: Pre-1800
• Primary Material: Stone
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Type: Carving
• Color: Brown