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Nude goddess in enclosure and winged griffin demon

between 1830 B.C. and 1730 B.C.
hematite
12.5 x 7.5 mm
Gift of Caroline M. Burns, sister of Robert F. Kelley, 1977.
KC 60
Provenance: 
Acquired in thirties and forties by Robert F. Kelley
Summary: 

Nude goddess standing in enclosure beside which a kneeling, winged griffin demon raises winged disk; on the other side of the enclosure, heads of horned animals, birds, and fish are placed one above another.

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Classification: 
Cylinder seal
Department: 
Seals and Tablets