between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite ;
Morgan Seal 428
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 10.5 mm diameter
Provenance
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes
Cylinder fragment.
"The fragmentary seal 428 is listed in sequence with 427 because in this instance too the scene presents both the nude bearded hero (here with flowing vase) and the god with mace, although not the god but the hero seems to be the principal figure, since he is the recipient of an offering." Porada, CANES, p. 52
"The fragmentary seal 428 is listed in sequence with 427 because in this instance too the scene presents both the nude bearded hero (here with flowing vase) and the god with mace, although not the god but the hero seems to be the principal figure, since he is the recipient of an offering." Porada, CANES, p. 52
Summary
God with mace -- Worshiper carrying kid before nude bearded hero who holds flowing vase -- Terminal: inscription.
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Classification
Place
Southern Mesopotamia.
Department