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Old Babylonian Cylinder Seal for Hunnubum
Old Babylonian Cylinder Seal for Hunnubum
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20th-18th century BC. A carved haematite cylinder seal depicting three standing figures with owner's inscription in three columns, accompanied by a museum quality impression and a typed, unsigned scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: A group of three standing figures: in the centre the god with mace on a pedestal, facing him a priest with bucket and sprinkler, behind him a Lama goddess. Inscription naming the ancient owner: ?unnubum, son of Puzur-Ninkarrak, servant of Ninshubur. Old Babylonian, c. 1900-1700 BC. Fine condition and fine deep engraving. 11.32 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a Mayfair, London, UK, ancient art collector; acquired in the 1970s-1980s; inventory number PL7.
Condition
Extremely fine condition.
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Old Babylonian Cylinder Seal for Hunnubum

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