Stamp Seal
1900.53.0088A
Detailed Images
Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Stamp Seal (1900.53.0088A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Neo-Babylonian, 625–540 BCE |
Culture | Neo-Babylonian |
Location | On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.8 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 2.3 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
Weight | 15 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Stone--Chalcedony |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Munsell Color Information | Brownish Gray (10YR 5/1) -ns |
Research Remarks
Published Description | Rogers: A yellowish-translucent seal. Much of the engraving on this seal is done with the frill. As a result the priest, with raised arms, lookes somewhat like a windmill. About his head is the crescent moon. Two symbols appear on the altar. |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Porada, Edith. "Concordance of Seals in the Oriental Museum, UIUC." Unpublished ms., ca. 1950. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | N/A |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |