Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Deities
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18th-16th century B.C. or later. A cylinder seal with a facing hunting god holding a bow and arrow, a quiver with a long tassel on his back, to his side goddess Ishtar standing on a mountain and armed with weapons, holding a bunch of dates in her hand; sun god Shamash emerging between the mountains and holding a blade; water god Ea standing with one foot on the right hand mountain, stretching his hand towards an eagle (possibly Zu), streams of water and fish flowing from his shoulders, a reclining bull between his legs, his two-faced attendant Usimu standing behind him; inscription above a standing lion; all figures wearing the multiple-horned head-dresses of deities; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 22.7 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a Canadian collector. London collection, 2016, collection no.F016. [No Reserve]
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Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Deities
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