between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
24.5 x 11 mm
Morgan Seal 426
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"The scene of 426 has an exceptional feature. The sun god holds his saw in such a way as to separate the signs for his name, Shamash, from those for the name of his consort, Aya." Porada, CANES, p. 50
Summary:
"Nude female -- Worshiper before deity -- Sun god (not in ascending posture) holding his saw between signs of inscription -- In field: spade; mongoose." Porada, CANES, p.51
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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