Late Bronze Age I
Griffin and Lion Cylinder Seal
Chlorite cylinder seal; engraved with griffin and lion confronting each other either side of a possible leaping dolphin or plant; sun or star and cresent in background above, other circles may represent stars or planets; hole drilled thorugh long axis; ground and polished. Dimensions: Diameter: 0.90 centimetres; Length: 1.90 centimetres Object Type: cylinder seal Techniques: engraved; drilled; ground; polished
Date
1650 - 1200 BC
Accession No.
1897,0401.164
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Enkomi
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