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Unit Book A16

Version 2

A16.108

Processed on 2024-08-05

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Category !! !! clay artifact
Best definition 2002-09-21 !! ^ seal impression [Input: M921MKB.j]
Best image 2002-09-29 !! [Input: -MX12-99.j]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Definition 2002-09-21 mKB ^ seal impression [Input: M921MKB.j]
Description (summary) 2002-09-20 lR Seal impression with a seated figure visible. Sent to conservation for cleaning. [Input: -MX12-99.j]
2002-09-21 mKB typical container sealing that is triangular in section and tapers at one end, traces of at least two and possibly three cord impressions, the widest part at the base is slightly curved on one side and is of very thin clay, inside this part are cloth impressions. Upper part of front surface undulating but not clear the reason for this. The clay is gray in color, granular clay with some pebble inclusions, consistency of clay such that impression is clear even if lightly rolled. [Input: M921MKB.j]

3. STRATIGRAPHY

Volumetric Localization

Roster Date Author Record
Locus 2002-09-11 lR k207 [Input: M917LR.j]
Relays (applicable to elements) 2002-09-11 lf r356 (41152 37270 - 8558 / Relay location: @bottom) [Input: R7QFAB1R.j]

Contact Association

Roster Date Author Record
Type of contact: contemporary events/movable items 2002-09-11 lR i108 (^ seal impression) sits in f294 (^ layer) [Input: M917LR.j]

Spatial Aggregation

Roster Date Author Record
Nature of association 2002-09-11 lR associated q-lot: 766 [Input: M917LR.j]

Time Sequencing

Roster Date Author Record
Stratum (to which element belongs) 2015-05-20 !! s330AAH [Input: ZA520CJC.j]
Phase (to which element belongs) 2015-05-20 !! h5hAAH [Input: ZA520CJC.j]

4. TYPOLOGY

Measurements

Roster Date Author Record
Length 2002-09-21 mKB 3.3 [Input: M921MKB.j]
Width 1 or diameter of rim 2002-09-21 mKB 2.9 [Input: M921MKB.j]
Thickness 2002-09-21 mKB 1.1 [Input: M921MKB.j]

Morphology

Roster Date Author Record
Ware or Material, species 2002-09-21 mKB cl [Input: M921MKB.j]
2002-09-21 mKB gray, granular clay with some pebble inclusions, consistency of clay such that impression is clear even if lightly rolled [Input: M921MKB.j]
Color 2002-09-21 mKB Very Pale Brown [Input: M921MKB.j]
Color number (Munsell) 2002-09-21 mKB 10YR7/3 [Input: M921MKB.j]
Preservation 2002-09-11 sB one large fragment [Input: MX05SB.j]
Iconographic description, specific 2002-09-11 sB Akkadian seal impression [Input: N304LR.j]
2002-09-21 mKB bearded figure of Shamash wearing a horned crown facing right, the one preserved arm held at waist level, the end of a diagonal element as if a staff below the hand, bearded deity with horned crown seated facing left holding an unclear object? stool decorated with square patterns and continues under the feet of the god as an attached foot rest, faint rays above his right shoulder (identifying the deity as Shamash), vertical single case inscription box, smaller figure facing right wearing a cap with striations (or can be interpreted as hair). [Input: M921MKB.j]
Style 2002-09-21 mKB typical Naram Sin or later presentation or adoration scene, the figure on the far right may have been added later as it is smaller and has a nose carved in a v shape which is typical for Post Imperial Akkadian seals. This figure is facing right and therefore would be facing the deity. [Input: M921MKB.j]

5. TREATMENT

Conservation

Roster Date Author Record
Current conditions 2002-09-11 sB well preserved, strong surface, slightly encrusted [Input: MX05SB.j]
Procedures employed 2002-09-11 sB cleaned [Input: MX05SB.j]

Site Presentation

Roster Date Author Record
Notes on conservation or analysis 2002-09-11 sB nice accadian seal impression [Input: MX05SB.j]

6. REFERENCE

Analogical Record

Roster Date Author Record
Photo of context (v view)

2002-09-29 lR [Input: -MX12-99.j]

2002-09-29 lR [Input: -MX12-99.j]

2002-09-29 lR [Input: -MX12-99.j]
Photo of individual elements (studio)

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]

2004-07-25 !!! [Input: V17VQZ6.j]
Drawing of individual element (studio)

2002-09-24 fk2 [Input: A16W15.j]

2002-09-24 fk2 [Input: A16W15.j]

2002-09-24 fk2 [Input: A16W15.j]

Disposition

Roster Date Author Record
Storage 2002-09-11 sB to mKB [Input: MX05SB.j]