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| Item Number: |
6JJRY |
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| Category: |
Near Eastern |
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| Period: |
Sumerian |
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| Date: |
c. Early Dynastic, 2700-2400 B.C. |
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| Material: |
Marble |
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| Height: |
1 1/4" (3.2cm) |
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| Display Stand: |
Not Applicable |
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| Price: |
$695 |
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| Discounted!: |
$ 595 (USD) |
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| Status: |
Available |
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| Description: |
White marble, engraved with a zigzag pattern and double border lines, pierced at top for suspension.
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| Condition: |
Intact, with sharp design and well engraved
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| References: |
Erlenmeyer Collection, Part 1
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| Keywords: |
Cylinder Seals: A recessed inscription was carved onto the cylinder, which produced a raised impression when rolled on a clay tablet or envelope, these types of cylinder seals were frequently used to protect vessels, clay envelopes and storeroom door latches from tampering, the also served as a guarantee of authenticity, marked ownership, and indicated participation in a legal transaction. Cylinder seals were usually made of hard-stone, other known examples are in bone, bronze, faience, glass, ivory wood, or even baked clay.
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