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Surface finds

Z1.555

Processed on 2025-08-14

2. IDENTIFICATION

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Description (summary) 2006-10-11 fab A complete seal found during a cleaning of the palace area. The seal is complete, but badly worn by rain, so that the impression is not a clear one. [Input: Qx08fab.j]

4. TYPOLOGY

Morphology

Roster Date Author Record
Iconographic description, specific 2006-10-11 fab The seal impression has five elements, all figures. the first is a human figure with both hands raised. The figure seems to be looking right, with legs splayed. Both hands are raised, and may be interacting with the second element. The second element is an animal, raised on its hind legs. It faces left, towards the first element. It seems to be interacting with the human figure, but this is unclear due to the preservation of the seal. The third element is also an animal, facing in the same direction as the second element. This figure is placed quite close to the second element, and seems almost to be resting on its back. To the right of this animal is the fourth element, a human figure. This figure is wearing a belt. The person is facing left, with both hands clasped at the waist. The fifth and final figure is an animal facing right, with the head turned back towards the fourth figure. This animal is also rampant. [Input: Qx08fab.j]
2006-10-11 fab The seal seems to be Akkadian in style. [Input: Qx08fab.j]