between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
27 x 16 mm
Morgan Seal 326
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"Of the small designs placed in the field... the bowlegged dwarf (326) have been encountered on Isin-Larsa seals. Among the innovations in the present group are the detached human head (326) and the animal, perhaps a mongoose, usually placed at the knee of the enthroned figure." Porada, CANES, p. 41
Summary:
"Suppliant goddess and worshiper before king or god holding cup and enthroned on stool -- In field: human head above bowlegged dwarf; star disk in crescent above mongoose (before king or god) -- Terminal: inscription." Porada, CANES, p. 42
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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