Lot Essay
For a recent discussion of the subject see p. 111, no. 70 in Harper, Aruz, and Tallon, The Royal City of Susa.
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AN AKKADIAN SERPENTINE CYLINDER SEAL
CIRCA 2254-2154 B.C.
Engraved with a snake god wearing a horned crown and holding a bowl, his torso transforming below into the coils of a snake, curving up and terminating in the head of a snake, facing an enthroned god wearing a flownced robe and horned headdress, with a saw in one hand and rays issuing from his shoulder, an hour-glass-form offering table between them, crescent moon above, the snake head facing a multi-paneled gate, 1 3/16in. (3cm.) high
CIRCA 2254-2154 B.C.
Engraved with a snake god wearing a horned crown and holding a bowl, his torso transforming below into the coils of a snake, curving up and terminating in the head of a snake, facing an enthroned god wearing a flownced robe and horned headdress, with a saw in one hand and rays issuing from his shoulder, an hour-glass-form offering table between them, crescent moon above, the snake head facing a multi-paneled gate, 1 3/16in. (3cm.) high