Cylinder Seal

B1018

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B1018
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Section Near Eastern
Materials Agalmatolite
Description

CBS Register: seal cylinder, agalmatolite

PBS XIV: The worshiping of a seated bearded god holding a small cup below the crescent. He has a turban, a flounced robe, a seat with three legs on one side. Behind and in front two lines like serpents are probably streams, symbols of the god Ea. An attendant in turban and plaited robe leads by the hand a bearded worshiper in turban and fringed shawl. Both adore with their free hand up. There are a star and an axe in the field. Cyl. seal. Agalmatolite, 19 x 11 mm.

Credit Line Purchased from Khabaza, Baghdad; subscription of R. F. Harper, 1889
Other Number PBS XIV: 293 - Other Number

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