Aegean or East Greek griffin seal

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£300.00

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A green glazed faience conical button seal decorated with a figure of a seated griffin with its head turned over its back.

Culture
Aegean or East Greek, c. 6th or 5th Century BC

Condition
Intact as shown

Size
Size: 1.7 x 1.8 cms

Provenance
Ex. Collection: Gustave Mustaki, Alexandria, Egypt; acquired mid 20th Century and exported under license of the Egyptian government.

Mustaki was a prolific antiquities collector, pieces from his collection are held by several major museums including the British Museum and Getty Museum.

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