between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
24 x 15 mm
Morgan Seal 412
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"Seals 410-417 picture the sun god with one or more worshipers, often accompanied by other figures. With the exception of 413, these seals are among the coarse and perhaps late products of the period." Porada, CANES, p. 49
Summary:
Suppliant goddess and worshiper facing sun god, with attendant behind sun god -- In field: ball staff; three drillings -- Secondary motif: above, three walking men; below, sitting goat between attacking lions.
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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