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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. 529.

• museum number: IM15641

• excavation number: As. 32:708

• provenience: Tell Asmar

• dimension(s) (in cm):
2.6 x 1

• material: shell

• date: Early Dynastic III (ca. 2500 - 2350 BC)

• description:
Two crossed lions attacking two goats; blank inscription panel.

• status: feared to be stolen

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