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modern impression

bibliography and image source: Frankfort, Henri: Stratified Cylinder Seals from the Diyala Region. Oriental Institute Publications 72. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, no. 456.

• museum number: IM18970

• excavation number: As. 33:666

• provenience: Tell Asmar

• dimension(s) (in cm):
1.5 x 1.1

• material: crystal

• date: Early Dynastic II -

• description:
Antithetic group of two lions attacking wounded goat, which is defended by bearded man; two "stars" in field.

• status: feared to be stolen

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