Ur III-Period, 2112-2002 BC. A large black jasper cylinder seal with presentation scene comprising: the suppliant goddess Lama in a flounced robe, raising both hands, and a long bearded god in a striped and fringed robe, raising his right hand, facing an enthroned long bearded god in a flounced robe, holding in his right raised hand a cup; the throne flounced and standing on a double dais, between the standing god and the sitting god a star-disc and crescent above, with two crossing calves, to the right, behind the enthroned god, a legend of five columns of cuneiform inscription. Cf. W. Orthmann, Der Alte Orient. PKG 14, Berlin, 1975, fig.139 l, p.241. 38.5 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]