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Mesopotamia. White calcite. Cylinder seal. From Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia. White calcite. Cylinder seal. From Mesopotamia. Late Uruk. Early Jemdet Nasr Period. 3200-3000BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom
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Calcite Clay Cylinder Impressed Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Near Seal Nasr Uruk
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of ancient history to your greetings with our Mesopotamia-inspired card from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite design features a captivating image of a white calcite cylinder seal from the Late Uruk, Early Jemdet Nasr Period (3200-3000BC) discovered in Mesopotamia, now housed in the British Museum, London. Impress your loved ones with this unique, culturally rich greeting card that showcases the intricate beauty and history of one of the world's earliest civilizations.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This image showcases a Mesopotamian white calcite cylinder seal, hailing from the ancient Near East and dating back to the Late Uruk period during the Early Jemdet Nasr epoch around 3200-3000 BC. Discovered in Mesopotamia, this precious artifact is now proudly housed in the British Museum in London, England, United Kingdom. The cylinder seal, a common form of sealing used for administrative and personal purposes in ancient Mesopotamia, features intricately carved designs that were impressed onto clay tablets or other materials. This particular seal showcases a dynamic scene of animals in motion. The central image depicts a powerful lion, the king of beasts, striding confidently to the right. Behind the lion, a series of smaller animals, possibly goats or antelopes, are arranged in a graceful procession. The white calcite material, a beautiful and rare choice for cylinder seals, adds an ethereal quality to the piece, enhancing the intricacy of the carvings and making the details stand out in stark relief. This exquisite artifact offers a glimpse into the rich history and artistic achievements of ancient Mesopotamia, providing a tangible connection to the past and a reminder of the enduring legacy of human creativity.
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