Impression of Cylinder Seal

1900.53.0108B

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Artifact Identification Impression of Cylinder Seal   (1900.53.0108B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Edith Porada
Geographic Location
Period/Date Babylonian, 2600–2334 BCE
Culture Early Dynastic III

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 8.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.0 cm
Weight 28 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (2.5Y 8.5/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction Needs Research
Reproduction Information Made in conjunctions with Porada's research at the UI ca. 1950.

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