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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. 732.

• museum number: IM14689

• excavation number: As. 31:555

• provenience: Tell Asmar

• dimension(s) (in cm):
2.4 high

• material: green stone

• date: Isin-Larsa (ca. 2000 - 1800 BC)

• description:
Worshiper before seated figure holding cup; snake, rampant lion, star, crescent, and small animal in field.

• status: feared to be stolen

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