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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Scaraboid: Eagle with Crescent Moon and Star
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© 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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4th Century CE
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Scaraboid Engraved on Both Sides: Side A: Deity (Moon God Sin?) with Scepter in Crescent Device, Side B: Various Symbols, Goat Standing upon a Rosette, Spade of Marduk
mid 8th-late 7th Century BCE
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Scaraboid with Priest or Worshipper in Attitude of Invocation, Holding Leash to a Seated Dog, in the Field, a Rhomb, Solar Disc, Lunar Crescent, and Star
late 7th-mid 6th Century BCE
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Conoid Stamp Seal with Roaring Lion Walking in Profile, Flower before Him and a Crescent Moon in the Field above
mid 6th Century BCE
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Conoid Stamp Seal with Worshipper Standing before a Potted Plant with Long Blade Like Leaves, in the Field, a Star and a Crescent
7th Century BCE
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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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Pendant with Lion in Profile with Star and Crescent Moon above
3rd-4th Century CE
© Bruce M. White, 2008.
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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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: on the Face, Complex "Tamga" with Ribbons at the Base
5th-6th Century CE