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bibliography and image source: Gibson, McGuire: (unpublished). Chicago: Nippur Expedition,

• museum number: IM77296

• excavation number: 12N625?

• provenience: Nippur

• dimension(s) (in cm):
Length: 3.7 cm, Diam: 2.5 cm

• material: black stone

• date: Akkadian (ca. 2250 BC)

• description:
Watergod (Ea / Enki) seated facing right, confronted by two gods flanking birdman which is presented as a prisoner. Tree behind seated god. Crescent and star in field.

• status: stolen

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