Late Bronze Age II

Hematite Cylinder Seal

Hematite cylinder seal; hole drilled through long axis; engraved with a man carrying a sacrificial animal in each hand, and three other animal-headed figures, two of which carry animals. Above is a solar disc with a crescent and seven dots, a bucranium and another symbol, possibly an open hand; polished; gold cap 1900,0615.54 is currently attached, see separate entry for description. Dimensions: Diameter: 1 centimetres cap ; Diameter: 0.80 centimetres cylinder ; Length: 1.85 centimetres cylinder ; Length: 2.30 centimetres total Object Type: cylinder seal Techniques: engraved; drilled; polished; soldered