Sacred Tree Haematite Seal
Description: | Haematite cylinder seal engraved with a sacred tree flanked by lions and dogs, approached by a bull-headed man with a sceptre and griffins; suspension hole drilled longitudinally. Dimensions: Diameter: 0.50 centimetres bore ; Diameter: 1.40 centimetres; Length: 2.80 centimetres Object Type: cylinder seal Techniques: engraved; drilled |
Period: | Late Bronze Age II |
Date: | 1450 - 1200 BC |
Collection: | British Museum |
Provenance: | Hala Sultan Tekke |
Accession Number: | 1898,1201.198 |