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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
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
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

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

Possible OriginIran, Asia
CultureBabylonian
PeriodNeo-Babylonian Empire
Datelate 7th-mid 6th Century BCE
MediumYellow gray chalcedony
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions13/16 x 9/16 x 1 in. (2.1 x 1.5 x 2.5 cm)
Object number2012.032.106
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pars Coins, San Jose, California, September 13, 1997.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Conoid Stamp Seal with Priest or Worshipper Holding Two Staff Like Objects Standing before an Altar Mounted with Staff Symbols (?), Groundline, Crescent above in the Field
7th-mid 6th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Stamp Seal: Worshipper before an Altar Laden with Offerings; in the Field, a Star and Cross
late 7th-mid 6th Century BCE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
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
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Drachm Coin of Sasanian King Khusrau II: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar
591-628 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Drachm Coin: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar
591-628 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Pyramidal Stamp Seal: Worshipper before Dias with Dog of Gulu and Wedge of Nebu
early 6th Century BCE
© 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
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Scaraboid: Eagle with Crescent Moon and Star
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Scaraboid: Worshipper
7th Century BCE
© 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
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Ringstone: Head of a Boar Devouring a Horned Animal, in the Field, Star and Crescent
4th-5th Century CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Conoid Stamp Seal with Roaring Lion Walking in Profile, Flower before Him and a Crescent Moon in the Field above
mid 6th Century BCE