Cylinder Seal

B1092

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B1092
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Section Near Eastern
Materials Hematite
Description

CBS Register: seal cylinder, hematite

PBS XIV: The worshiping of Martu, an unusual figure stepping forth, club in one hand, and a high crooked stick in the other. He has a conical hat, his hair tied in a short tail, a close fitting embroidered tunic or shawl reaching to the knees. A bearded (?) worshiper in fringed robe extends a hand toward the crooked stick. The emblems around are the lightning fork of Adad on a crouched bull, a crescent on a small base, and a spear of Marduk. A second bareheaded, bearded worshiper in fringed shawl stands with clasped hands. Concave cyl.seal. Hematite, 21 x 8 1/2 mm

Credit Line Purchased from Khabaza, Baghdad; subscription of R. F. Harper, 1889
Other Number PBS XIV: 453 - Other Number

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