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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2000.194.9
Title
Early Dynastic I-II Seal with Man and Animals
Classification
Seals
Work Type
seal
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia
Period
Early Dynastic period
Culture
Mesopotamian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/169382

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Serpentine
Dimensions
2.6 x 1.6 cm (1 x 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Hans Silvius von Aulock, Istanbul; sold [through Christie's, New York, June 13, 2000, no.532] to Harvard University Art Museums.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Leslie Cheek, Jr. and Purchase through the generosity of Sol Rabin and the Marian H. Phinney Fund
Accession Year
2000
Object Number
2000.194.9
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Bearded god with a simple horned crown and thick cloak thrown over one shoulder sitting on a cube-shaped throne. His uncovered arm is raised at an angle. Two other gods in long pleated robes lead a scorpion man between them to the seated god.

Verification Level

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