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. 729.
- copyright for image:
University of Chicago
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• museum number: IM18975
• excavation number: As. 33:385
• provenience: Tell Asmar
• dimension(s) (in cm):
2 x .9
• material: lapis lazuli
• date: Isin-Larsa (ca. 2000 - 1800 BC)
• description:
Two standing figures, possibly king facing suppliant ("Lamma") goddess, both apparently wearing kilts under open cloaks; star-and-crescent symbol and libra in field; inscription.
• status: feared to be stolen
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