between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
9 mm, diameter
Morgan Seal 500
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
Upper part of cylinder broken off.
"In 499-502 she is the recipient of worship, which probably indicates that she is a deity. This suggestion appears to be confirmed in 502 by her headgear, since it resembles a horned miter."--Porada, CANES, p. 56
Summary:
"Nude female -- Worshiper in short garment -- In field: mace; spade; crescent staff above crook and hand standard."--Porada, CANES, p. 57
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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