Cylinder Seal

30-12-34

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 30-12-34
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area PG 1092
Date Made 2350-2150 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Lapis Lazuli
Iconography Heroes | Bull | Lion
Description

"Lugal sag-sud dum Inimma." Kish heroes, bull, lion, two heroes.

CBS Register. Ur 1928-9, Season VII. Cylinder Seal.lapis. Kish hero, bull, lion. Two heroes and (drawn symbol that looks like drinking straws out of a common vessel). Lugal sag-sud. son of Inimma.

UE II: Cylinder seal, lapis-lazuli. With inscription of Lugal-sa(g)-sir.

Length 1.75 cm
Outside Diameter 1.1 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1930
Other Number U.11590 - Field No SF | B17753 - Old Museum Number | P270236 - CDLI Number

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