between 2340 B.C. and 2150 B.C.
black and brown steatite
29.5 x 16.5 mm
Morgan Seal 204
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"Another deity often shown on Akkad seals is the water god, Ea, who bears a vase from which two streams flow over his shoulders; usually there are fishes swimming along these streams ... Perhaps the scenes of 203 and 204 are also intended to show the god in his shrine, though this is indicated only by gateposts." Porada, CANES, p. 25
Summary:
Enthroned water god, holding flowing vase with fishes along its streams, facing two-faced god -- Inscription within frame, on which minor god carrying stick seems to rest his hand -- Star in sky -- Terminal: Gatepost.
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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