26th-24th century BC. A carved marble cylinder seal with circumferential frieze displaying an animal combat scene composed of lions, felines and horned quadrupeds; frieze framed between plain borders at top and bottom; drilled for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 14.1 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a West Sussex, UK, gentleman; formerly from the collection of a deceased London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s-1990s.