Divine World Glyptics
Az i.e. I. évezredi pecséthengerek korpusza
MTA–ELTE Lendület
Újasszír és Újbabiloni Pecséthengerek és Istenvilág Kutatócsoport
| Object no. | S00934 |
| Description of the seal image | A male figure (probably a tamer) wearing a belted Median garment throws a lasso over two crossed rampant horses. Above the animals is a crescent moon. |
| Figures, motifs/symbols |
- crescent moon - horses (2): crossed, rampant - tamer: wearing belted Median garment |
| Subcategory | cylinder seal |
| Collection | The British Museum |
| Museum Number | BM ANE 104842 – 1912-7-6, 106 |
| Condition, shape | "the surface of the seal is worn in the area of the design and shows signs of recutting" (Merrillees 2005, 50 no. 10); slightly barrel-shaped |
| Culture / Production Place | Achaemenid |
| Provenance | acquired from I. Élias Géjou |
| First Occurrence | 1912 |
| Archaeological context | N/A |
| Registration number | N/A |
| Dimensions (mm), height, diameter | h: 30, d: 11.5 (12) |
| Material and features | "limestone: black" |
| Style | linear |
| Scene | contest |
| Bibliography |
Merrillees 2005, 50 no. 10 and pl. V. Merrillees, P. H.: Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals VI: Pre-Achaemenid and Achaemenid Periods. (Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals 6) London, 2005. |
| Object history |