between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite ;
Morgan Seal 526
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 22.5 x 12 mm
Provenance
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes
"In 526 the god seems to be holding a curved weapon, which may, however, be the sun god's saw in a cursory rendering. In that case the seal would have to be classified among those depicting the sun god." Porada, CANES, p. 60
Summary
Worshiper led by goddess toward god in ascending posture that holds curved weapon -- In field: dog balancing crook; vessel above ball staff; crescent.
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Classification
Place
Southern Mesopotamia.
Department