A Mesopotamian Clay Stamp Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3000 - 2900 BCE pool Provenance: The William R

Provenance: The William R

Various Color Design

the presence of eleven phalloi makes a determined statement calculated to provide religious and curative powers to the vessels contents

There were several buildings for worship and ritual functions

Examples of his work have been found in contexts of the first half of the third century at Lauriacum (Deringer

A Mesopotamian Clay Stamp Seal, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3000 - 2900 BCE pool Provenance: The William ROf pale buff clay, the base carved in a linear motif with a high gabled back, the four sides each drilled with a hole for suspension. Individuals and administrative bodies used seals to denote ownership of items and to authenticate documents. A man typically carried his seal on his robe for easy access. Wearing a seal became recognized as a method of protection and good fortune. Dimensions: Height: 20 mm (0. 78 inches), length: 23 mm (0. 9 inches)