Cylinder Seal

B8979

From: Iraq | Tello

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B8979
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Tello
Period Babylonian Period
Section Near Eastern
Materials Soapstone
Description

CBS Register: Babylonian seal cylinder, soapstone

PBS XIV: The worshiping of a god (?), stepping forth like Martu and holding a small vase. He has a turban (?), a short loin cloth and no beard. He is in fact the old Amorite servant usually with pail and libation vase. In front of him there is a squat monkey. The divine attendant in usual attire leads by the hand the worshiper in turban and fringed shawl. Both adore with their free hand up. There is a spear or club in the field.

“Samas//Aa”

Cyl. seal. Soapstone, 21 x 8 ½ mm

Credit Line Babylonian Expedition II, 1890
Other Number PBS XIV: 400 - Other Number | P263796 - CDLI Number

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