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seal + modern impression

bibliography and image source: Martin, Harriet, and J. Moon and J.N. Postgate: Graves 1-99. Abu Salabikh Excavations Vol. 2. London: British School of Archaeology in Iraq, Pl. XXXI a.

• museum number: IM78859

• excavation number: AbS469

• provenience: Abu Salabikh

• dimension(s) (in cm):
height: 2.75; diam.: 1.85

• material: calcite

• date: -

• description:
Surface decaying. Central 'hero' flanked by bulls, their heads turned back to ward off lions (one with a deeply incised mane) threatening from behind. A male figure with an incised 'radiate' head struggles with a rampant bull which turns its head back.

• status: feared to be stolen

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