Mythological scene with water-god, sun-god, and other gods; seal of the scribe Adda [seal impression]. [modern impression of seal created between 2350 and 2150 B.C.]

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Mythological scene with water-god, sun-god, and other gods; seal of the scribe Adda [seal impression]. [modern impression of seal created between 2350 and 2150 B.C.]

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The sun-god (Shamash), whose rays spring from his shoulder, holds aloft his emblem, the saw, as he rises between two mountains. Ea, identified by fish-filled sweetwaters streaming out of his shoulders, steps over a rising bull and holds a bird in his hand; Usmu, the Janus-headed attendant, stands behind. On the mountain, to the left, stands a winged goddess of war, perhaps Ishtar, shown full-faced, carrying quivers on her back and a date-cluster (?) in hand. A tree grows from the mountains, which are represented by scales and run continuously around the bottom. Another god, perhaps Ninurta, advances with bow in hand, followed by a roaring lion. Terminal, a two-line inscription, framed, above the lion: ad-da / dub-sar 'Adda, scribe'.

1 seal impression : baked polyform ; 80 x 42 mm.; image height: 38 mm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Microfilms of British Museum class catalogues of manuscripts. The British Library, established in 1973, is now responsible for manuscript collections previously held by the library of the British Museum. From the guide to the Microfilms of British Museum class catalogues of manuscripts, 20th century, (University of Oxford, Bodleian Library) ...