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Goddess with Ring and Scimitar

Feb 1, 2018
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Goddess with Ring and Scimitar

Goddess with Ring and Scimitar on Star-Studded Throne over Lion (?); Worshiper Facing Armed God Standing on Bull Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Neo-Assyrian period(ca.1049–609 B.C.)Chalcedony34 x 16 mmSeal no. 694 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Nabu # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Nabu # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Nabu (sometimes known as Tutu) is the Babylonian god of wisdom, learning, prophecy, scribes, and writing and was also responsible for the abundant harvest and all growing things. His name means "the Announcer" which refers to his prophetic and creative powers in calling forth words, the harvest and other plant life, and the visions of prophecies. His wife was Tashmit (also known as Tasmetu) and, later, Nanaya who was originally the divine consort of the Sumerian god Muati who

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Archer Attacking a Lion Griffin #Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Archer Attacking a Lion Griffin #Kingdoms of Sumeria

Archer Attacking a Lion Griffin, Tree with Winged Sun Disk Above Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Neo-Assyrian period (ca.1049–609 B.C.) Chalcedony 27 x 13 mm Seal no. 719 See more information » #Kingdomsofsumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Griffin Fighting Griffin Demon # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Griffin Fighting Griffin Demon # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Griffin Fighting Griffin Demon Armed with Dagger for Small Calf Below Cylinder seal Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca. twelfth/eleventh century B.C.) Chalcedony 42 x 16.5 mm Seal no. 608 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #Sumerianblog

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Winged Lion Griffin Attacked by Hero over Kneeling Calf # Kingdoms of Sumerian

Feb 1, 2018
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Winged Lion Griffin Attacked by Hero over Kneeling Calf # Kingdoms of Sumerian

Winged Lion Griffin Attacked by Hero over Kneeling Calf Cylinder seal Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca. twelfth/eleventh century B.C.)Carnelian 32 x 13 mm Seal no. 607 See more information » #kingdomsofsumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Griffin Demon Tearing Branch from Tree # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Griffin Demon Tearing Branch from Tree # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Griffin Demon Tearing Branch from Tree Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca. twelfth/eleventh century B.C.)Sard 38 x 15 mm Seal no. 609 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Statue of Lugal-Dalu # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Statue of Lugal-Dalu # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Lugal-Dalu was probably a local ruler of Adab. The inscriptions on the statue's right shoulder describe the depicted man as "king of Adab" and the statue as an offering to the temple of the god Esar (or E-Shar), the greatest god of the city of Adab. From Adab (modern Bismaya, Wasit Governorate, Iraq), Sumer, Southern Mesopotamia, Iraq, mid-third millennium BCE. (Istanbul Archeological Museums/Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul, Turkey). #kingdomsofsumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Golden Earrings From King Shulgi # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Golden Earrings From King Shulgi # Kingdoms of Sumeria

A pair of golden earrings with the shape of a half pumpkin. The overlying decorative cuneiform inscriptions mention that these earrings were a gift from King Shulgi. Mesopotamia, new Sumerian era, Ur III, reign of King Shulgi, 2029-1982 BCE. Sulaimaniya Museum, Iraq. #Kingdomsofsumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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A Winged Hero Pursuing Two Ostriches # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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A Winged Hero Pursuing Two Ostriches # Kingdoms of Sumeria

A Winged Hero Pursuing Two Ostriches Cylinder seal and impression Inscription abraded in antiquity. Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period ca. 1250–1150 B.C.Marble31 x 14 mm Seal no. 606 See more information » Item description: In one of the most striking of the Morgan's Middle Assyrian seals, a hero pursues an adult ostrich, possibly representing the earthly equivalent of the griffin, the conveyor of death. The fleeing ostrich, with its head turned back in fear and fury and it

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Lion Attacking Stag Before Tree on Mountain # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Lion Attacking Stag Before Tree on Mountain # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Lion Attacking Stag Before Tree on Mountain Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period(ca. thirteenth century B.C.)Chert 30 x 13 mm Seal no. 603 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerianblog #sumerian

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Lion Attacking Mouflon # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Lion Attacking Mouflon # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Lion Attacking Mouflon Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian periodca. 13th century B.C.Banded agate28 x 12 mm Seal no. 602 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Lion Attacking Bull # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Lion Attacking Bull # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Lion Attacking Bull Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca.thirteenth century B.C.)Jasper Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period Seal no. 604 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #Sumerian #sumerianblog

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Hero Spearing Ibex # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Hero Spearing Ibex # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Hero Spearing Ibex, Second Ibex Jumping Toward Tree on Mountain Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca. thirteenth century B.C.)Chert 32 x 14.5 mm Seal no. 600 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Hero Attacking Mouflon # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Hero Attacking Mouflon # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Hero Attacking Mouflon Cylinder seal Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period(ca.thirteenth century B.C.) Agate 31 x 13 mm Seal no. 599 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerianblog #sumerian

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A Leaping Stag in a Landscape # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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A Leaping Stag in a Landscape # Kingdoms of Sumeria

A Leaping Stag in a Landscape Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period Chalcedony 30 x 10 mm Seal no. 601 See more information » Item description: The artist who carved this stag—its antlered head proudly held high, its foreleg poised to land—must have been familiar with the extraordinary grace and dignity of this animal, whose name, lulimu, could also mean "ruler" or "prince." The significance of the scene is unknown; however, an echo of its meaning i

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Hero Grasping Lions Standing on Kneeling Bulls # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Hero Grasping Lions Standing on Kneeling Bulls # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Hero Grasping Lions Standing on Kneeling Bulls, Winged Sun Disk Above: Birds of Prey Perched in Palmette Tree Flanked by Sphinx and Griffin Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca. fourteenth century B.C.)Rock crystal 27 x 13 mm Seal no. 592 See more information » #sumerian #kingdomsofSumeria #sumerianblog

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Griffin Demon Grasping Bull # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Griffin Demon Grasping Bull # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Griffin Demon Grasping Bull Cylinder seal and impression Mesopotamia, Middle Assyrian period (ca. fourteenth century B.C.) Chalcedony 20 x 10 mm Seal no. 595 See more information » #kingdomsofsumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Standing Male Figure with Scimitar, Fly Above # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Standing Male Figure with Scimitar, Fly Above # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Standing Male Figure with Scimitar, Fly Above Cylinder seal and impression Southern Mesopotamia, Kassite period (ca. 1430–1155 B.C.) Chalcedony 35.5 x 16 mm Seal no. 571 See more information » #kingdomsofsumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Female Worshiper Facing God # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Female Worshiper Facing God # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Female Worshiper Facing God Enthroned on Two Human-Headed Bulls Cylinder seal and impression Southern Mesopotamia, Kassite period (ca. 1430–1155 B.C.)Jasper 32.5 x 16 mm Seal no. 575 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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Nude Winged Goddess Holding Two Gazelles # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Feb 1, 2018
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Nude Winged Goddess Holding Two Gazelles # Kingdoms of Sumeria

Nude Winged Goddess Holding Two Gazelles; Tree with Bird and Fish, Two Kneeling Antelopes Cylinder seal and impression Northern Mesopotamia, Mitannian period (ca. 1600 B.C.–1350 B.C.) Marble 21 x 10 mm Seal no. 1051 See more information » #KingdomsofSumeria #sumerian #sumerianblog

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