between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite ;
Morgan Seal 528
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 15 x 8.5 mm
Provenance
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes
"In 528 the pouring of a libation before the god with a scimitar is somewhat exceptional, since this ritual act is not often portrayed on seals of this period.. Porada, CANES, p. 60
Summary
Priest with pail and sprinkler -- Worshiper pouring libation before god who leans on scimitar -- In field: four-pointed star; porcupine.
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Place
Southern Mesopotamia.
Department