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STAMP SEAL in shape of female lion's head; three incised designs: a) scorpion,
b)  reclining antelope below tree with flowers, c) goat's head (cut on lion's cheek)

material:
serpentine
provenience:
Tell Asmar, deep sounding (D15:3) in Northern Palace Area
date:
Uruk (3,500 - 3000 B.C.)

As. 33:80
Oriental Institute Museum A12303

Created: December 9, 2004
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