Sealing

31-16-637

From: Iraq | Ur

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 31-16-637
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iraq | Ur
Archaeology Area SIS 4; Pit D (if 280), P.G. 1332, and neighborhood
Section Near Eastern
Materials Terracotta
Iconography Eagle | Bull | Scorpion
Description

Clay with seal impressions; Eagle, Bull, Scorpion, Jars.

museum number is published as both 242 and 280. However, the piece itself has U.12547 and 280 on it.

UE III: 280: spread eagle, scorpions (one of which is perhaps a lizard), bull, spouted jar, and animal leg. U. 12547

UE III: 242: Lion attacking a bull. A nude hunter spears him from behind with both hands. Spread eagle, jumping antelope, leaf. U.14797, U.18407, U....

Credit Line British Museum/University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1931
Other Number U.12547 - Field No SF | UE III: 280 - Other Number | P270297 - CDLI Number

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