Presentation scene--man and goddess before seated king or god [seal impression]. [modern impression of seal created between 1920 and 1750 B.C.]

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Presentation scene--man and goddess before seated king or god [seal impression]. [modern impression of seal created between 1920 and 1750 B.C.]

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Bearded man in long robe and vertically striated cap is introduced by a robed goddess to a seated king or god holding a cup. The worshiper's robe has a herringbone pattern, and a towel hangs from one hand, while the other is raised in worship. The goddess wears a horned head-dress over curled hair and a long flounced robe, covering one arm, while the other hand is raised in worship. Facing the worshipers, the seated king or deity wears a long flouced robe, covering one arm, while the other holds a cup; his cap is vertically striated above a band; he sits on a stool with a four-tiered pattern and no back rest; under the stool, two horizontal strokes. Behind the worshiper and seated figure, a two-column array including three small, marching worshipers on an elevated base line, six quadrupeds, and two fish.In the upper field, between goddess and seated figure, a crescent-disk containing a cross.

1 seal impression : baked polyform ; 69 x 28 mm.; image height: 25 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) ...