Cylinder Seal

B14473

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B14473
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Period Pre-Sargonic
Section Near Eastern
Materials Shell
Description

PBS XIV: A Gilgamesh in front face, with outstretched arms, protects two bulls from the attack of a lion. A second hunter -- Eabani (?) -- seizes the lion by the tail and neck. There is a branch in the field. Cyl. seal much worn. Shell, 23 1/2 x 11 1/2 mm.

Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number PBS XIV: 109 - Other Number | 1644 - Sommerville Gem Number | 29-128-1644 - Old Museum Number | P269439 - CDLI Number

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