side view
- bibliography and image source:
Gibson, McGuire: (unpublished).
Chicago: Umm al-Hafriyat Expedition,
- copyright for image:
Oriental Institute
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• museum number: IM83021
• excavation number: UmH41
• provenience: Umm al-Hafriyat
• dimension(s) (in cm):
diam: 1.1 cm, length: 2.4 cm
• material: shell
• date: Early Dynastic II - III (ca. 2600 - 2400 BC)
• description:
Somewhat less than one-half of a shell cylinder seal. Extant scene includes the leg of an upright animal, a tree, and an upright animal (lion?).
• status: feared to be stolen
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