Object Number | B5035 |
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 a goddess stepping forth, the seven headed club in hand, her bare leg lifted on a low stool. She has a horned mitre, her hair tied in a loop, a plaited shawl girded about and opening in front. The emblems behind are a crouched ibex, the caduceus with notched handle, and a vase or fly (?). A worshiper in turban and fringed shawl, and hair tied in a loop (?), adores with one hand up. The usual divine attendant stands with both hands clasped. Cyl. seal. Hematite, 21 x 8 ½ mm. |
Credit Line | Babylonian Expedition Purchase, 1890 |
Other Number | PBS XIV: 437 - Other Number | P261227 - CDLI Number |
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