Cylinder Seal

B5009

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B5009
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Period Babylonian
Section Near Eastern
Materials Limestone
Description

CBS Register: Babylonian seal cylinder, limestone

PBS XIV: Two crossed lions attack a spotted deer (?) and a bull (?). A nude hunter with head in profile and a belt, attacks in turn the bull from behind, while a panther attacks a human headed bison. Two lines divide the reverse in two registers with indistinct figures. Cyl.. seal much worn. White yellow marble, 34 x 20 mm

Credit Line Babylonian Expedition Purchase, 1890
Other Number PBS XIV: 116 - Other Number | P261201 - CDLI Number

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