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Cylinder Seal of a Black/Green Stone - OF.282
Origin: Central Asia
Circa: 2000
BC
to 1700
BC
Dimensions:
1.16" (2.9cm) high
x 0.4" (1.0cm) wide
Collection: Near Eastern
Medium: Stone
Additional Information: f
£3,600.00
Location: Great Britain
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The design consists of two standing Lamma
goddesses facing a three-line cuneiform
inscription naming the ancient owner. The
goddesses wear horned tiaras and long
flounced robes and are raising both hands.
The inscription reads:
Gimillum,
son of Shamash-gamil,
servant of Amurru.
This is an old Babylonian seal, c.2000-1700
B.C. It is a classic type, well engraved and in
good condition. The stone is cracked but the
design remains complete. Amurru was god of
domestic animals.
- (OF.282)
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