between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
22.5 x 12 mm
Morgan Seal 526
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"In 526 the god seems to be holding a curved weapon, which may, however, be the sun god's saw in a cursory rendering. In that case the seal would have to be classified among those depicting the sun god." Porada, CANES, p. 60
Summary:
Worshiper led by goddess toward god in ascending posture that holds curved weapon -- In field: dog balancing crook; vessel above ball staff; crescent.
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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