Cylinder Seal, 2400 BCE - 2200 BCE
Stone
1.1
AM.0382
‘The design, which is put between upper and lower decorative bands, shows two bulls with heads down confronting each other, while a horned animal of a different kind is rearing...
‘The design, which is put between upper and lower decorative bands, shows two bulls with heads down confronting each other, while a horned animal of a different kind is rearing behind each bull. A heraldic eagle is put above the bulls’ heads: head at top, wings spread and tail feathers down.
This comes from the area stretching from the Middle Tigris to West Iran and dates to c. 2400-2200 B.C. It is a rare type of seal and exceptional both for the fine engraving, and for its good state of preservation.’
Interpretation and dating provided by Professor Lambert.
This comes from the area stretching from the Middle Tigris to West Iran and dates to c. 2400-2200 B.C. It is a rare type of seal and exceptional both for the fine engraving, and for its good state of preservation.’
Interpretation and dating provided by Professor Lambert.