Old Babylonian Clay Bulla with Sealing

GBP 495.00

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Object Description

A triangular clay bulla with a seal scene from the Old Babylonian period. An inscription is engraved along one of the sides and is placed in between three robed figures. One figure is to the left of the inscription while the other two are to the right, all are facing away from the text. The inscription mentions the goddesses Nisaba and Ashnan. The other sides are smooth and unworked. Each corner of the triangle has been pierced.

Date: Circa 1900-1700 BC

Object Condition

Fine condition, chip to one side.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:4.6 x H:2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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