Cylinder Seal

B7310

From: Iraq

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number B7310
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq
Period First Dynasty
Section Near Eastern
Materials Diorite
Description

PBS XIV: The worshiping of a seated goddess with one hand extended holding a small cup. She has her hair tied in a loop behind, a fillet, a fringed shawl covering one shoulder, and leaving both arms bare and one breast well marked. She is approached by four female attendants dressed in the same manner, the first leading the procession with one hand extended, while the others keep their hands clasped. Concave cyl. seal. Black diorite, 24 x 13 mm

Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number PBS XIV: 205 - Other Number | 1375 - Sommerville Gem Number | 29-128-1375 - Old Museum Number | P262332 - CDLI Number

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