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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