Cylinder Seal

B5052

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B5052
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Period Babylonian
Section Near Eastern
Materials Hematite
Description

CBS Register: Babylonian seal cylinder, hematite

PBS XIV: The worshiping of Martu. The divine attendant or worshiper has a conical horned mitre and a fringed embroidered robe. Between them there are a crescent and a squat monkey.

On the reverse a nude Zirbanit in front face stands up with hands clasped, her hips barred by a few lines. Emblem’s around are the ampulla and libra and the spear of Marduk (?). Concave cyl. seal, much worn. Hematite, 27 x 8 mm

Credit Line Babylonian Expedition Purchase, 1890
Other Number PBS XIV: 383 - Other Number | P261244 - CDLI Number

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