between 1350 B.C. and 1150 B.C.
hematite
18 x 9 mm
Morgan Seal 971
Provenance:
Acquired by Pierpont Morgan sometime between 1885 and 1908.
Notes:
"...no egyptianizing elements appear in 971, which might be considered Palestinian, since its chariot scene closely resembles those on ivories found at Megiddo. In any case, this similarity suggests that 971 may be of the same date as the Megiddo ivories, which have been tentatively assigned to the time between 1350 and 1150 B.C."--Porada, CANES, p. 130-131
Summary:
Two horses drawing chariot with driver who holds reins and whip -- Two male figures following chariot, first holding spear, second holding dagger -- Over reins, scorpion; below them, hand -- Under horses' bellies, bird.
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