Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal - Walters 42564 - Impression
The variety of mythological scenes increased dramatically during the Akkadian period. In this seal, a seated vegetation goddess is greeted by three other deities. Stalks of grain sprout from the females, while... More
Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal with a Deity Accepting an Offering - Walt...
This seal depicts a favorite scene of the Old Babylonian period in which a worshiper stands among a number of gods. The worshiper, in a long robe and cap, offers an animal to the sun-god Shamash, who rests one ... More
Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal with Figures in Combat with Horned Animal...
Combat scenes between humans and other creatures became very popular in the later Early Dynastic period. The intricate pairing of interlocking figures creates an elaborate, decorative pattern. The star between ... More
Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal with Genius and Human-Headed Lions - Walt...
A four-winged genius grasps two winged, human-headed lions by their beards. The winged genius served as a protective guardian.
Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal with Scorpion Man Shooting at Winged Crea...
During the Middle Assyrian period, seal carvers expanded their repertoire of fantastic and mythical creatures. On this seal, a bird-man with a scorpion tail aims a bow and arrow at a winged lion-griffin standin... More
Mesopotamian - Cylinder Seal with Winged Bull - Walters 42733
The Assyrian empire rose to power in the Middle Assyrian period. During this time, the art of the cylinder seal increased in naturalism, movement, and sculptural quality. This seal exemplifies these trends as a... More
Mesopotamian - Tablet with Seal Impression - Walters 481806
Before the writing was added, this tablet, a receipt, was marked with a cylinder seal dated to the reign of King Shulgi of Ur. Still visible are a standing figure of a worshiper with one hand raised and three l... More
Mitannian - Cylinder Seal with a Row of Human Figures above Animals - ...
This seal depicts a group of Mitannian deities. A winged male stands between two bulls and holds aloft a winged disk from which a deity emerges. Two male figures kneel on the backs of the bulls in adoration. A ... More
Mitannian - Cylinder Seal with Two Heroes and a Tree - Walters 42992 -...
Mass-produced seals made of soft, ceramic-like materials that could be glazed in bright colors were introduced during the Mitannian period. These seals have less complex compositions, emphasizing repetitive pat... More
Near Eastern - Cylinder Seal with Standing Figures and Inscriptions - ...
The depicted scene features a standing goddess in long robe, with one arm raised, wearing a horned headdress. Before her is a standing worshipper, also in a long robe, with one arm raised. Between them is a sma... More
Papiermuseum Basel 2008 (4)
Deutsch: (1) Rollsiegel, Akkad-Zeit, ca. 2200 v. Chr. Geflügeltes Himmelstor auf einem Stier, Lebensbaum, ein Diener hält die Stricke des Himmelstors. (2) Rollsiegel, Assyrisch, 2000 v. Chr. Gilgamesch auf der... More
Seal of Izkur-Marduk
Cylinder Seal of Izkur-Marduk, son of Karaindash, and the seal impression in clay. (note)-Approximately 1.5 rolls (circumference) of the en:cylinder seal.
Cylinder Khondy Petrie - A black and white photo of a stone relief
Impression of a Levantine cylinder seal bearing an ancient Egyptian royal name. Once tentatively read as "Khondy" and attributed to a Hyksos ruler of the Second Intermediate Period, it was also attributed to N... More
Cult scene Louvre AO22295
Limestone cylinder seal and impression on clay: Cult scenes involving mythological figures. Early Dynastic III (ca. 2600–2340 BCE), archaic Mesopotamia. Français : Sceau-cylindre et son empreinte : scènes de ... More
Cylinder seal animals overpowered by gods Louvre AO19811
Cylinder seal and impression on clay: 'Animals overpowered by gods'; chalcedony, Early Dynastic II (ca. 2600 BCE), found in the temple of Ishtar at Mari. Inscription IL me-shar. Français : Sceau-cylindre et e... More
Cylinder seal cattle Louvre MNB1906
Cylinder seal and impression: cattle herd in a wheat field. Español: Sello cilindro e impresión: grupo de ganado en un campo de trigo. Français : Sceau-cylindre et empreinte : troupeau de bœufs dans un champ de blé.
Mesopotamian cylinder seal impression
1st Millennium seal showing a worshipper and a fish-garbed sage before a stylised tree with a crescent moon & winged disk set above it. Behind this group is another plant-form with a radiant star and the Star-... More
Cylinder seal cowshed Louvre Klq17
Cylinder seal and impression: cattle herd at the cowshed. White limestone, Mesopotamia, Uruk Period (4100 BC–3000 BC). Français : Sceau-cylindre en jaspe et son impression : troupeau à l'étable, Mésopotamie, ... More
Cylinder seal god-ship Louvre AO18356
Cylinder seal and impression: the god-ship. Seal found in Mari, Early Dynastic III (ca. 2500-2400 BC). Français : Sceau-cylindre et empreinte : le dieu-bateau. Coquille, découvert à Mari, Dynasties Archaïques... More
Cylinder seal mythology Louvre AO30255
Cylinder seal and clay imprint, representing a mythological scene: Assur attacking a monster is cheered by a goddess. Steatite, Assyria, 9th-8th centuries BC. Français : Sceau-cylindre et son empreinte, repré... More
Cylinder seal king Louvre AO6620
A similar sealEnglish: Cylinder seal and sealing impression: the king-priest and his acolyte feeding the sacred herd. White limestone, Uruk period, ca. 3200 BC. Français : Sceau-cylindre en calcaire et son ... More
Cylinder seal Shamash Louvre AO9132
Cult scene: the worship of the sun-god, Shamash. Limestone cylinder-seal, Mesopotamia. Français : Culte du dieu-soleil Shamash, sceau-cylindre en calcaire, Mésopotamie.
Cylinder seal battle Louvre AO198111
Cylinder seal and impression: heroes fighting against animals, Archaic Dynasties. From the temple of Ishtar in Mari. Français : Sceau-cylindre et son impression : héros combattant des animaux, Dynasties archa... More
Cylinder seal lions Louvre MNB1167
Jasper cylinder seal and impression: Serpopards (monstrous lions) and lion-headed eagles, Mesopotamia, Uruk period (4100 BC–3000 BC). Français : sceau cylindrique en jaspe et son empreinte : Serpopards (lions... More
Cylinder seal banquet Louvre N8379
Banquet scene. Serpentine cylinder seal and impression, Neo-Assyrian Period. Français : Scène de banquet. Sceau-cylindre en serpentine et son impression, époque néo-assyrienne.
Cult scene god-ship Louvre AO6605
Cylinder seal and imprint: on bottom, cult scenes—five characters go towards a pyramid-shaped building; on top, the god-ship. Shell-(?), Early Dynastic III (ca. 2600–2340 BC), Mesopotamia. Français : Sceau-cy... More
Cylinder seal battle Louvre AO18359
Cylinder seal and impression on clay: battle between heroes and animals. Limestone, Early Dynastic III (ca. 2500–2400 BCE), found in Mari. Français : Sceau-cylindre et empreinte : bataille entre héros et anim... More
Cylinder seal banquet Louvre AO18368
Cylinder seal and impression on clay: banquet scenes. Shell-(?), Early Dynastic III (ca. 2500–2400 BCE), found in Mari. Français : Sceau-cylindre et empreinte : scènes de banquet. Coquille, Dynasties Archaïqu... More
Cilindro-sello trillo
Cylinder-seal impression that comes from Arslantepe-Malatya (Turkey). It dates from 4th millennium B.C. It shows a ceremonial threshing with threshing-sledge Español: Impresión de un cilidro sello procedente ... More
Seal dedicated to Ur-Nammu (III Dynasty Ur) (Ancient Seals of the Near...
Title: Ancient seals of the Near East Identifier: ancientsealsofne34marti (find matches) Year: 1940 (1940s) Authors: Martin, Richard A. (Richard Arthur) Subjects: Seals (Numismatics) -- Ancient; Seals (Numism... More
Ur-Nammu (cropped)
original 1915 caption: "Worship of the Moon God. Cylinder-seal of Khashkhamer, patesi of Ishkun-Sin (in North Babylonia), and vassal of Ur-Engur, king of Ur (c. 2400 BC) (British Museum). Photo: Mansell"