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bibliography and image source: Gibson, McGuire: (unpublished). Chicago: Umm al-Hafriyat Expedition,

• museum number: IM83078

• excavation number: UmH148

• provenience: Umm al-Hafriyat

• dimension(s) (in cm):
Height: 1.9 cm, Diam: 0.8 cm

• material: shell

• date: Early Dynastic (ca. 2600 - 2400 BC)

• description:
Cylinder seal of shell. Contest scene: lions and other animals crossed and fighting. Surface poorly preserved.

• status: feared to be stolen

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