WESTERN SEMITIC. Serpentine and bronze stamp seal. 1000-600 BC. (25 mm). In the shape of a cowrie shell with bronze handle attached to top. The handle has a large loop at the top for suspension. On the face, a winged celestial figure faces left, arms and wings raised in supplication before a winged beast facing right. Below, a cowering figure. Dark brown patina, some earthen deposits. About as made. Website shipping rates do not apply.