Cylinder Seal

73-15-5

From: Iran

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 73-15-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran
Period Post Akkad (uncertain)
Section Near Eastern
Materials Plastic
Description

Black steatite, worn. Proportions and shape of cylinder with slightly narrower middle diamter suggest Akkad or more likely post Akkad period. Design of an enthroned deity recieving two figurines. Terminal possibly a tree.

Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1973

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