between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite ;
Morgan Seal 325
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 24 x 13.5 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 behind throne -- In field: ball staff; crescent; mongoose (behind throne)-- Terminal: pointed gatepost.
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Classification
Place
Southern Mesopotamia.
Department