between 2000 B.C. and 1750 B.C.
hematite
19 x 11 mm
Morgan Seal 917
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"In 917 the large ridged caps of the figures and the linear engraving recall certain Syro-Cappadocian seals, such as 906."--Porada, CANES, p. 120
Summary:
Ibex attacked by archer -- Water carrier(?) -- Bird and animal head above water carrier's shoulders, ax with curved shaft and ball staff beside him -- Fish above archer's bow -- Terminal: hare, griffin, squatting manikin, one above other.
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