between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite ;
Morgan Seal 545
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 20 x 10 mm
Provenance
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes
"In 545 the crook placed before the figure in long robe and ridged cap may have been intended to associate him in some manner with Amurru." Porada, CANES, p. 61
Summary
Suppliant goddess and worshiper in short garment facing figure in ridged cap and long pleated robe; before latter, crescent above crook -- Terminal: lion-headed eagle above dog.
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Place
Southern Mesopotamia.
Department