Old Babylonian Inscribed Hematite Cylinder Seal

An ancient Old Babylonian hematite cylinder seal depicting a standing robed figure, his hands raised, with a long scepter behind, a three line cuneiform inscription names the owner.

Old Babylonian Period.
Ca. 1900 - 1600 BC.
Height: 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Intact.

Formerly in the collection of the renowned Iraqi architect Said Ali Madhloom (1921-2017), brought to the United Kingdom in 1981.