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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Babylonian
Title:Cylinder seal
Date Made:2000-1000 BCE
Type:Tool - Communication
Materials:hematite, cylindrical
Place Made:from Nineveh
Measurements:Overall: 1 in x 9/16 in; 2.5 cm x 1.4 cm
Accession Number:  AC SEAL.XX.15
Credit Line:Collection of the Mead Art Museum, Amherst College
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
Two seated deities face each other; three lines of inscription. Nearly obliterated with wear.

Tags:
ancient; seals; deities; writing

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