Old Babylonian Chalcedony Cylinder Seal

An ancient Old Babylonian chalcedony cylinder seal with an image of Ishtar between two heroes, and an area left blank for inscription.

Old Babylonian Period.
Ca. 1850 - 1700 BC.
Height: 3/4 in. (2 cm).
Intact.

Formerly in the collection of Armand Trampitsch (1893-1970); acquired by Royal-Athena Galleries, 1992; subsequently in a California private collection.