Cylinder Seal

B14423

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B14423
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Period Sargonic
Section Near Eastern
Materials Serpentine
Description

CBS Register: Seal cylinder. Diorite. Serpentine. Sargonic.

PBS XIV: The worshiping of a seated goddess with one hand extended below a flat crescent. She wears a flounced robe. She is approached by two divine attendants in plaited robes and two human worshipers in fringed shawls. The first has one hand extended as if introducing the procession. The second keeps both hands clasped. The third lifts one hand in sign of adoration. The last probably carried a pail with liquid offerings. Concave cyl. seal, much worn. Black diorite, 32 ½ x 21 ½ mm. MS Coll.

Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number PBS XIV: 209 - Other Number | 1690 - Sommerville Gem Number | 29-128-1690 - Old Museum Number | P269389 - CDLI Number

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