Cylinder Seal
1900.53.0097A
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Cylinder Seal (1900.53.0097A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Assyrian, 1400– 1100 BCE |
Culture | Assyrian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.2 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 1.0 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 4 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Stone, Stone--Hematite, Stone--Quartz--Agate |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Munsell Color Information | waived |
Research Remarks
Published Description | Rogers: A small semi-translucent seal shading to a deep orange. The entire design is made by the wheel. A goddess stands, hands extended, towards a conventionalized Tree of Life. Above the tree is a winged sundisk showing Egyptian influence. One side of the seal is covered with small symbols, such as the six point star, the scimeter, etc. |
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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 Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.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 |