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CIH 735


By kind permission of British Museum

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositLondon, The British Museum, BM 120361=1881,1206.2

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Seal » Stamp seal
MaterialSemiprecious stone
Dimensionsh. 1.22, w. 1.64, th. 0.4
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Bird
      Animal gestureStanding
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Figurative subjectAnimal » Lion
      Animal gestureStanding
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Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeStar
Notes on support and decorationsOval ring bezel engraved with a long necked bird (probably a crane) and a lion standing on its hind legs. The bird is held in leash by the lion. The material has been interpreted as chalcedony.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIH 735
ConcordanceRES 2698
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Undefined Ancient South Arabian language
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