Cylinder Seal of Hematite - OF.288 Origin: Central Asia Circa: 2000
BC
to 1700
BC Dimensions:1.10" (2.8cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Medium: Hematite
Additional Information: f £9,000.00 Location: Great Britain
The design shows a seated god receiving a row
of four divine figures: first raises one hand,
second and fourth lead in bird-man as prisoner;
combined crescent and star/solar disc in sky.
This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 2000-1700 B.C.
It is in good condition. This is a rare scene of
this period.