Old Babylonian Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Cuneiform, c. 1900-1700 B.C.

(Cylinder Seal)

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Item No.
31.36635
Culture
Old Babylonian, c. 1900-1700 B.C. 
Item Details.
On the right stands the storm god Adad, holding up forked lightning. Facing him is a god with the mace, then a Lama goddess followed by a worshipper with a bull offering to Adad. Cuneiform on top of the bull naming the god and the seal owner.

Provenance: Private collection, North London, acquired early 1980s.

Display stand included

Size
2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material
Alabaster 
Condition
Some wear to surface 
Categories
Cylinder Seals
Price.
US$ 1600
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