Cylinder Seal
1900.53.0102A
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Cylinder Seal (1900.53.0102A) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Unknown |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Neo-Assyrian, 700–620 BCE |
Culture | Neo-Assyrian |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.1 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--Chalcedony |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Research Remarks
Published Description | Rogers: A small semi-translucent cylinder. At the top of the seal are seven dots, representing the seven god spirits. Just below this is a table with four crossed legs. A cloth covers the table and on it is perhaps food. To the right of the tables stands a god. Both hands are raised, one seems to be resting on the table. Back of this figure is a star, the symbol of a god. Following the God is a worshiper, with both hands raised. On the left side of the table is the king seated on a four-legged stool, with a low back. On his head-dress can be seen four feathers, the symbol of royalty. The seal is divided by a tall standard and a half moon. |
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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 Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.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 |