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Cylinder seal
Near Eastern, Anatolian, Neo-Hittite
Iron Age
10th–8th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .025 Length:
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.310
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSeals
DescriptionAt the left of the scene on this cylinder seal is a figure with a conical headdress mounted on an animal and waving a sword. Fleeing In front of him are a winged griffin and another quadruped. Row of six pointed stars across middle of field.
ProvenanceBy 1872: General di Cesnola collection; 1872: purchased by the MFA from General di Cesnola.*
(Accession Date: May 15, 1872)
*Total price for 72.1-72.473: $3316.18
(Accession Date: May 15, 1872)
*Total price for 72.1-72.473: $3316.18