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CIRCA 2300-2200 B.C.
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A LARGE AKKADIAN VEINED MARBLE CYLINDER SEAL
CIRCA 2300-2200 B.C.
Showing a contest scene, with an inverted bull being savaged by two lions, each raised up on its hindlegs. One of the lions is being grappled by a bearded hero. The other lion is being attacked by a similar hero wearing a conical headdress, and who grasps the lion's tail. Between them an unusual smaller 'bird-man' with one arm raised in front, with the wings, tail feathers and head of a bird projecting from his abdomen
1½ in. (3.9 cm.) high
CIRCA 2300-2200 B.C.
Showing a contest scene, with an inverted bull being savaged by two lions, each raised up on its hindlegs. One of the lions is being grappled by a bearded hero. The other lion is being attacked by a similar hero wearing a conical headdress, and who grasps the lion's tail. Between them an unusual smaller 'bird-man' with one arm raised in front, with the wings, tail feathers and head of a bird projecting from his abdomen
1½ in. (3.9 cm.) high
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