Cylinder Seal

32-40-327

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 32-40-327
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Persian
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area NNCF, NE, Persian | UE X: NNCF, high in NE (Persian) House stratum
Period Persian Period
Section Near Eastern
Materials Amethyst
Iconography Warrior | Chariot | Bow | Arrow
Description

warrior in chariot shooting with bow and arrow, fallen enemy.

UE X: Assyrian chariot with archer in action and driver. The horses gallop over dead foes lying on the ground. The wheel shows only four spokes and a tyre. Crescent and star in the field. Amethyst cylinder.

Length 2.3 cm
Width 1.8 cm
Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1932
Other Number U.18155 - Field No SF | UE X: 612 - Other Number

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