| Object Number | B5091 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Iraq |
| Period | Babylonian |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Hematite |
| Description | CBS Register: Babylonian seal cylinder, hematite PBS XIV: The worshiping of Martu by a divine attendant. Between them there are a crescent, a sun disk with cross and rays, and a figure of Ishtar with horned mitre holding the caduceus. Other emblems are the crooked stick on his head, probably a symbol of Aba the wife of Martu, an eight pointed star, a fly, a hedgehog or turtle, two goat fishes, a hare, and a small human figure in short tunic striking with his axe two human heads – one is reversed – symbol of victory over enemies achieved by the protection of so many gods. Concave cyl. seal. Hematite, 20 ½ x 10 mm. |
| Credit Line | Babylonian Expedition Purchase, 1890 |
| Other Number | PBS XIV: 349 - Other Number | P261283 - CDLI Number |
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