between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
24 x 13.5 mm
Morgan Seal 325
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"In 323-325 these additional figures may be attendants, perhaps connected with the act of worship." Porada, CANES, p. 41
Summary:
Suppliant goddess and worshiper before king or god holding cup and enthroned on stool, with male figure behind throne -- In field: ball staff; crescent; mongoose (behind throne)-- Terminal: pointed gatepost.
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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