Mesopotamian White Stone Cylinder Seal Kyiv This evocative example embodies both

This evocative example embodies both the artistry and symbolism of one of China’s most celebrated dynasties

European traders even studied regional color preferences and bead styles to refine production

a hallmark of Ming funerary pottery

their burial practices indicate a belief in an afterlife

Mesopotamian White Stone Cylinder Seal Kyiv This evocative example embodies bothNorthwest Mesopotamia, c. 30002000 BC, possibly Ur, Iraq A fascinating Mesopotamian cylinder seal carved from a fine cream white stone. The surface is engraved with a figural scene arranged in a single register, depicting a horse alongside a standing male figure, possibly a deity or high status individual, distinguished by an elaborate, flowing headdress. Although areas of the carving are now smoothed through prolonged use and age related wear, the