Object Description
A finely incised Mesopotamian haematite cylindrical seal. Carved into the surface is a banquet scene in a single register. A seated female figure is depicted, possibly a deity, with a large plant in front of her along with a stylised animal at her feet. Four male figures, possibly worshippers and entertainers, are shown before her: a pair of tête-bêche figures, a single figure and a larger dancing figure holding a lyre-like instrument. The seal is pierced longitudinally for suspension.
This seal comes with a professionally baked, modern impression.
Date: Circa 2nd – 1st Millenium BC