{"product_id":"ma1805","title":"An Anatolian Stone Seal, Ubaid Period, 5000-3600 BCE","description":"the earliest form carved from black steatite and incised with stylized vegetation motif, a hole drilled for suspension. Early seals such as this example were manufactured in north Syria and south-east Anatolia during the Ubaid Period (5000-3600 BC). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pittman, Holly. Ancient Art in Miniature: Ancient Near Eastern Seals from the Collection of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art (1987)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDominique Collon. 7000 Years of Seals. London: The Trustees of the British Museum (1997)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intact and in very good condition overall. Drilled perforation through the center for suspension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height: 1 inch  (2.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Malloy collection, acquired in the 1990's.","brand":"Alex Malloy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40552121434156,"sku":"MA1805","price":491.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/3933\/4188\/products\/MA1805_2.jpg?v=1659507333","url":"https:\/\/qrack-shop.myshopify.com\/fr-fr\/products\/ma1805","provider":"qrack shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}