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Heraldic eagle attacking moutain goats and lions fighting over fallen animal

between 1730 B.C. and 1670 B.C.
hematite ;
Gift of Caroline M. Burns, sister of Robert F. Kelley, 1977.
KC 64
Description
1 cylinder seal : hematite ; 23 x 10 mm
Provenance
Acquired in thirties and forties by Robert F. Kelley
Summary
Heraldic eagle burying its claws in two recumbent mountain goats above two lions fighting over fallen animal --Third lion leaps toward figure over recumbent gazelle --Below, pair of human-headed bulls --Several scorpions in the field.
Classification
Department