Sacred Tree Haematite Seal

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