© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Scaraboid: Eagle with Crescent Moon and Star

Possible OriginIraq, Asia

Cultureperhaps Babylonian

MediumChalcedony var. moss agate

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin

Dimensions9/16 x 1/2 x 3/4 in. (1.4 x 1.3 x 1.9 cm)

Object number2008.031.295

ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.

Status

Not on view

Collections

Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art

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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

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4th Century CE

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Stamp Seal: on the Face, "Tamga" in Double Line Technique, with Crescent above and Pellet on Either Side

5th Century CE

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Stamp Seal in the Form of a Finger Ring: Heraldic Eagle, Crouching Hare, Ram's Head; at Either Side: Sun, Moon, and Stars with Inscription

4th-5th Century CE

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Conoid Stamp Seal: on the Base, a Long-Necked Animal Reclining before a Censer and a Staff (?), on One Side, a Worshipper Carrying a Small Offering, the Moon Above

800-600 BCE

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Stamp Seal: on the Face, Portrait Bust of a Bearded Dignitary in Profile, His Hair Gathered in a Chignon behind, Wearing Torque Necklace, Earrings, Floral-Patterned Garment; Inscribed with Crescent and Star in the Field

4th-5th Century CE

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Pendant with Lion in Profile with Star and Crescent Moon above

3rd-4th Century CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Stamp Seal in the Form of a Finger Ring: Bust of a Bearded Man Wearing a Shirt, Necklace, and Earrings; in the Field, Inscription "Wealthy" and a Star and Crescent

4th-5th Century CE

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Stamp Seal Fragment: Head of Bear with Star and Crescent

5th-6th Century CE

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Conoid Stamp Seal: on the Base, Sin (Moon God)

800-600 BCE

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Stamp Seal: on the Face, Complex "Tamga" with Ribbons at the Base

5th-6th Century CE

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Ringstone: Lion and Scorpion

5th-6th Century CE

© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

Stamp Seal: Worshipper before an Altar Laden with Offerings; in the Field, a Star and Cross

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