Cylinder Seal
1900.53.0063A
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Cylinder Seal (1900.53.0063A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date | 1900–1600 BCE |
| Culture | Old Babylonian |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 2.36 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Length) | 1.40 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Width) | 1.35 cm |
| Weight | 11.64 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Stone--Hematite, Stone--Chert--Jasper |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Research Remarks
| Description | Rogers: A haematite seal again showing the seated Moon-God. This time his throne is only a four legged stool. All three of the figures are bearded as is customary at this time. The first is leading the suppliant to the god. A gate or perhaps a staff, the symbol of justice separates the last two figures. Above this symbol is a bird. Behind the suppliant is a bull and a frog. |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Porada, Edith. "Concordance of Seals in the Oriental Museum, UIUC." Unpublished ms., ca. 1950. |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
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| Reproduction | no |
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