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Syrian king facing suppliant goddess

between 1830 B.C. and 1730 B.C.
hematite ;
Gift of Caroline M. Burns, sister of Robert F. Kelley, 1977.
KC 55
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 21 x 11 mm
Provenance
Acquired in thirties and forties by Robert F. Kelley
Notes
Broken bronze pin for suspension partly preserved in perforation.
Summary
Syrian king faces suppliant goddess; between them a leaping gazelle --Secondary motif separated by guilloche into two registers.
Classification
Department