between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
10.5 mm diameter
Morgan Seal 428
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
Cylinder fragment.
"The fragmentary seal 428 is listed in sequence with 427 because in this instance too the scene presents both the nude bearded hero (here with flowing vase) and the god with mace, although not the god but the hero seems to be the principal figure, since he is the recipient of an offering." Porada, CANES, p. 52
Summary:
God with mace -- Worshiper carrying kid before nude bearded hero who holds flowing vase -- Terminal: inscription.
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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