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bibliography and image source: Frankfort, Henri: Stratified Cylinder Seals from the Diyala Region. Oriental Institute Publications 72. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, no. 403.

• museum number: IM42562

• excavation number: Kh. IX 8

• provenience: Khafaje

• dimension(s) (in cm):
3.2 x 1.8

• material: alabaster

• date: Akkadian (ca. 2300 - 2200 BC)

• description:
Two worshippers, second carrying kid, stand behind god who spears collapsing antagonist with divine crown, notched circle on body, and indistinct lower part.

• status: feared to be stolen

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