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bibliography and image source: Martin, Harriet: (unpublished; courtesy British School of Archaeology in Iraq). .

• museum number: -

• excavation number: AbS704

• provenience: Abu Salabikh

• dimension(s) (in cm):
height: 1.8; diam.: 2.4 x 2.6

• material: limestone

• date: Early Dynastic III (ca. 2600 BC)

• description:
This stamp seal has a pyramidal back. A horizontal boring was started on both sides, but does not go through. On the base of the seal is a full-face lion head carved in an ED III style.

• status: feared to be stolen

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