An Ancient Chalcedony Cylinder Seal. 2nd-1st Millennium BC.
Carved foilage desig…

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An Ancient Chalcedony Cylinder Seal. 2nd-1st Millennium BC. Carved foilage design. From a private collection. 4cm and 2.5cm.

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An Ancient Chalcedony Cylinder Seal. 2nd-1st Millennium BC. Carved foilage design. From a private collection. 4cm and 2.5cm.

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