between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
24 x 15.5 mm
Morgan Seal 329
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
Cylinder damaged.
"Of the small designs placed in the field, the ball staff and vessel (320, 321, 329)... have been encountered on Isin-Larsa seals." Porada, CANES, p. 41
Summary:
Suppliant goddess and worshiper before king or god holding cup and enthroned on stool -- In field: vessel above ball staff; crescent -- Terminal: inscription above dog [sic].
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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