Early Dynastic III Cylinder Seal
1900.53.0113A
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Early Dynastic III Cylinder Seal (1900.53.0113A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Babylonian |
| Date | 28th Century BCE |
| Culture | Early Akkadian |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 2.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 1.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Stone--Marble |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Incising, Drilling |
Research Remarks
| Description | Rogers: A white stone seal divided into two registers. This seal is no doubt rather late, although the engraving is crude. It is known that haematite seals were the vogue until the Kashshite Period. The lower register is made up of a procession of animals; including the goat, the ibex, and the horse. The upper register is made up of crabs, scorpions, and fantastic winged human figures. The heads of many of these are made in drill work. |
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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 Unpublished ms., ca. 1950.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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