between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
Morgan Seal 323
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite 20.5 x 11 mm
Provenance
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes
"In 323-325 these additional figures may be attendants, perhaps connected with the act of worship." Porada, CANES, p. 41
Summary
Suppliant goddess and worshiper before king or god holding cup and enthroned on stool, with male figure carrying curved weapon behind throne -- In field: star disk in crescent; vessel above loop staff; inscription.
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Classification
Place
Southern Mesopotamia.
Department