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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. 730.

• museum number: IM14687

• excavation number: As. 31:432

• provenience: Tell Asmar

• dimension(s) (in cm):
1.6 high

• material: shell

• date: Early Dynastic (ca. 2900 - 2400 BC)

• description:
Two crossed lions attacking two animals; indistinct object in field.

• status: feared to be stolen

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