Griffin and Lion Cylinder Seal - image 1

Late Bronze Age I

Griffin and Lion Cylinder Seal

Chlorite cylinder seal; engraved with griffin and lion confronting each other either side of a possible leaping dolphin or plant; sun or star and cresent in background above, other circles may represent stars or planets; hole drilled thorugh long axis; ground and polished. Dimensions: Diameter: 0.90 centimetres; Length: 1.90 centimetres Object Type: cylinder seal Techniques: engraved; drilled; ground; polished

Date

1650 - 1200 BC

Accession No.

1897,0401.164

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Enkomi