1. Home
  2. Collections
  3. Search the Collection
  4. Impression of Old Babylonian Hematite and Jasper Cylinder Seal

Impression of Old Babylonian Hematite and Jasper Cylinder Seal

1900.53.0061B

Thumbnail of Impression of Old Babylonian Hematite and Jasper Cylinder Seal (1900.53.0061B)

    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Impression of Old Babylonian Hematite and Jasper Cylinder Seal   (1900.53.0061B)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Communication Artifacts
      2. :
    2. Documentary Artifacts
      3. :
    3. Other Documents
    Artist/Maker Unknown
    Geographic Location
    Period Babylonian
    Date 1900 – 1600 BC
    Culture Old Babylonian
    Location Not on Exhibit

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Length) 5.5 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 2.6 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.8 cm
    Weight 13 g
    Measuring Remarks N/A
    Materials Plaster
    Manufacturing Processes Cast

    Research Remarks

    Description N/A
    Published Description Under Review
    Bibliography

    Porada, Edith. "Concordance of Seals in the Oriental Museum, UIUC." Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.

    Rogers, Frances. Babylonian Seal Cylinders as a Historical Source, UIUC Master's Thesis, 1929.

    Artifact History

    Credit Line/Dedication N/A
    Reproduction yes

    Contact

    All information about our collection is constantly reviewed and updated. Please contact Dery Martínez-Bonilla, Registrar, if there is any information you are looking for that isn't currently online.