SealsNeo-Assyrian9th-7th century BCE
Cylinder Seal with Archer and Animal
883-612 BCE
Description
WInged, bearded demon or hero in a long robe with bow and arrow shoots at mythical creatures fleeing from him. Star is in terminal field.
Dimensions
1.7 x 0.9 cm (11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Hans Silvius von Aulock, Istanbul; sold [through Christie's, New York, June 13, 2000, no.546] to Harvard University Art Museums.
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