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 g.
- copyright for image:
British School of Archaeology in Iraq
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• museum number: IM80616
• excavation number: AbS1228
• provenience: Abu Salabikh
• dimension(s) (in cm):
height: 3.7; diam.: 0.85
• material: limestone
• date: (ca. 2700 BC)
• description:
The surface is worn and cracked; one end is broken off. In shape essentially cylindrical, but curved along its length. There is a 'weave pattern' with pairs of diagonal lines in each direction interwoven with horizontal lines. The pattern is divided
into two bands by a central pair of unbroken horizontal lines, flanked by another each side which disappears and re-emerges with the pattern of the weave.
• status: feared to be stolen
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