between 1894 B.C. and 1595 B.C.
hematite
20 x 10 mm
Morgan Seal 545
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"In 545 the crook placed before the figure in long robe and ridged cap may have been intended to associate him in some manner with Amurru." Porada, CANES, p. 61
Summary:
Suppliant goddess and worshiper in short garment facing figure in ridged cap and long pleated robe; before latter, crescent above crook -- Terminal: lion-headed eagle above dog.
Place:
Southern Mesopotamia.
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