Winged hero grasping winged hybride creature on either side

Object no. S03685
Description of the seal image Winged hero grasping two rampant, winged hybrid creatures. He wears a long, open robe over a short tunic.
Figures, motifs/symbols - hybrid creatures (2): rampant, winged
- winged hero: four-winged, bearded, wearing a long, open robe over a short tunic
Subcategory cylinder seal
Collection N/A, formerly the Property of a European Gentleman
Culture Neo-Babylonian
Provenance ex-Property of a European Gentleman, surfaced at Christie's (New York) 02–06–1995, lot 237 (1st item)
First occurence 1995
Dimensions (mm): height, diameter h: 41.5, d: 17
Material and features "red and white banded agate"
Style cut, drilled
Scene contest
Bibliography

Christie's (New York) 02–06–1995, 106–107 lot 237 (1st item).



Christie's (New York) 02–06–1995: Fine Antiquities.

Object history The publications mentioning the objects in this database were collected and the objects classified by ZN; data for the present object was input and description of the object done by HL based on the relevant publication provided, then object data and description were finalized by ZN (17 March 2026). HL – Huba Lőrincz, ZN – Zoltán Niederreiter
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