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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Mesopotamian; Assyrian
Title:Plaster impression of cylinder seal
Type:Written Communication Tool
Materials:Plaster
Measurements:overall: 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 1/2 in.; 6.985 x 8.89 x 1.27 cm
Accession Number:  MH 32.A(a).F
Credit Line:Gift of John Randolph
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Block of light brown plaster depicitng two whole seal impressions and one partial seal impression. The upper whole one is labelled "27" backwards and forwards and has visible but confused and slightly jumbled hieroglyphs. The lower whole seal impression is labelled "25" backwards and forwards and has more distinct hieroglyphic markings. The partial impression is labelled "28" and depicts three standing figures. This object connects to 27.A(a).F, from which it was broken.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; reproductions

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