AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH WATER-GOD ENKI 23rd-22nd century BC

WESTERN ASIATIC AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH WATER-GOD ENKI 23rd-22nd century BC

A banded agate cylinder seal with judgement scene; the water-god Enki seated confronts a human flanked by robed and bearded supporters, two columns of cuneiform text. 4.58 grams, 20mm (3/4").

Condition Very fine condition.

Provenance Property of a London gentleman; previously in the M. Cloake collection, acquired in 1977; formerly with Cohen Antiques, London W8.