Cypriot Hematite Cylinder Seal Bead, Fire Altar, Bird-Headed Deity
Updated August 28, 2026
This auction ended on September 4, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0170 |
| Estimate | $800 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Auction | Native American | Ethno | Fine Art |
| Date | September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Ancient Near East, Cyprus, Middle to Late Bronze Age, ca. 2000–1200 BCE. A miniature barrel of polished hematite, bored lengthwise for suspension so that it served as bead and seal at once, its
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