SealsNeo-Assyrian9th-7th century BCE
Cylinder Seal with Archer and Winged Creature
883-612 BCE
Description
Kneeling bearded archer in long fringed robe shooting at a mythical winged creature. Star and crescent moon are in terminal field.
Dimensions
2.6 x 1.2 cm (1 x 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Hans Silvius von Aulock, Istanbul; sold [through Christie's, New York, June 13, 2000, no.545] to Harvard University Art Museums.
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