Cylinder Seal

B5131

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B5131
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Section Near Eastern
Materials Hematite | Copper
Description

CBS Register: small seal cylinder in hematite, piece of copper in hole

PBS XIV: A god (?) in turban and flounced robe stands between two worshipers in fringed shawls, both adoring with one had up. Two servants in turban and fringed shawl hold up the lance of Marduk (?) – or a crescent on a pole (?). The last figure in turban (?) and flounced robe, is perhaps the divine attendant. Cyl. seal. The copper wire mounting is still within. Hematite, 13 x 6 mm

Credit Line Babylonian Expedition Fund Purchase, 1888-1891
Other Number PBS XIV: 468 - Other Number | P261323 - CDLI Number

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