| Object Number | B1024 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Iraq |
| Period | Ur III |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Hematite |
| Description | CBS Register: seal cylinder, hematite "Ur III" PBS XIV: The worshiping of a seated bearded god holding a small cup below the crescent and the sun star. He has a turban, a fringed shawl, a seat covered with flounced material and resting on a dais. A shaven and shorn worshiper in fringed shawl stands in front with clasped hands. The assistant goddess behind adores with both hands up. She has a horned mitre, her hair tied in a loop, a plaited robe covering one shoulder. "the chief craftsman//son of Gamama//is thy servant." Tiru the craftsman, and galzu an official, are found on tablets of the time of Agade, rolls of the men attached to the temples and palaces. The galzu owner of the seal is the worshiper in the attitude of respect of a servant. The assistant goddess is his advocate and private patron. The god is enthroned like a king, and holds the cup symbol of prayers or libation. Cyl. seal. Hematite, 24 x 13 1/2 mm. |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Khabaza, Baghdad; subscription of R. F. Harper, 1889 |
| Other Number | PBS XIV: 316 - Other Number |
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