Cylinder Seal with a Presentation Scene and an Inscription

İsim	Cylinder Seal with a Presentation Scene and an Inscription
Basım Tarihi:	ca. 2050-1950 BCE (Neo-Sumerian, Ur III)
Basım Yeri	- The Walters Art Museum
Konu	Culture: Neo-Sumerian; Ur III \| more \| less
Tür	Diğer
Dil	Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital	Evet
Yazma	Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar	Dimensions: H: 15/16 x Diam: 1/2 in. (2.4 x 1.3 cm)
Kütüphane:	Ortadoğu Dijital Kütüphanesi
Demirbaş Numarası	42.595
Kayıt Numarası	walters-38073
Lokasyon	The Walters Art Museum
Tarih	ca. 2050-1950 BCE (Neo-Sumerian, Ur III)
Notlar	This seal depicts the presentation of a worshiper to a seated deity. An interceding goddess in a tiered dress leads the worshipper who holds one hand before his face in a pious gesture. The three-line inscription records the seal owner's name and occupation: "Lugal-dugedu, the scribe, son of Ur-dingira." During the Neo-Sumerian period, the administrative function of scribes increased and included witnessing the sealing of documents. Cylinder seals are cylindrical objects carved in reverse (intaglio) in order to leave raised impressions when rolled into clay. Seals were generally used to mark ownership, and they could act as official identifiers, like a signature, for individuals and institutions. A seal’s owner rolled impressions in wet clay to secure property such as baskets, letters, jars, and even rooms and buildings. This clay sealing prevented tampering because it had to be broken in order to access a safeguarded item. Cylinder seals were often made of durable material, usually stone, and most were drilled lengthwise so they could be strung and worn. A seal’s material and the images inscribed on the seal itself could be protective. The artistry and design might be appreciated and considered decorative as well. Cylinder seals were produced in the Near East beginning in the fourth millennium BCE and date to every period through the end of the first millennium BCE.For the latest information about this object, cylinder seals, visit art.thewalters.org. \| Dynasty: \| Inscriptions: [Transliteration, Sumerian] 1. lugal-inim-gi-ul 2. dub-sar 3. dumu ur-dingir-ra [Translation] "Lugal-dugedu, the scribe, son of Ur-dingira." [ \| https://cdli.ucla.edu/search/archival_view.php?ObjectID=P272856 \| ] \| Reign: \| Style: \| more \| less
Parçası Olduğu	ANE \| Ancient Art
Malzeme	hematite

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Cylinder Seal with a Presentation Scene and an Inscription

Basım Tarihi ca. 2050-1950 BCE (Neo-Sumerian, Ur III)

Basım Yeri - The Walters Art Museum

Konu Culture: Neo-Sumerian; Ur III | more | less

Tür Diğer

Dil Belirlenmemiş dil

Dijital Evet

Yazma Hayır

Fiziksel Boyutlar Dimensions: H: 15/16 x Diam: 1/2 in. (2.4 x 1.3 cm)

Kütüphane Ortadoğu Dijital Kütüphanesi

Demirbaş Numarası 42.595

Kayıt Numarası walters-38073

Lokasyon The Walters Art Museum

Tarih ca. 2050-1950 BCE (Neo-Sumerian, Ur III)

Notlar This seal depicts the presentation of a worshiper to a seated deity. An interceding goddess in a tiered dress leads the worshipper who holds one hand before his face in a pious gesture. The three-line inscription records the seal owner's name and occupation: "Lugal-dugedu, the scribe, son of Ur-dingira." During the Neo-Sumerian period, the administrative function of scribes increased and included witnessing the sealing of documents. Cylinder seals are cylindrical objects carved in reverse (intaglio) in order to leave raised impressions when rolled into clay. Seals were generally used to mark ownership, and they could act as official identifiers, like a signature, for individuals and institutions. A seal’s owner rolled impressions in wet clay to secure property such as baskets, letters, jars, and even rooms and buildings. This clay sealing prevented tampering because it had to be broken in order to access a safeguarded item. Cylinder seals were often made of durable material, usually stone, and most were drilled lengthwise so they could be strung and worn. A seal’s material and the images inscribed on the seal itself could be protective. The artistry and design might be appreciated and considered decorative as well. Cylinder seals were produced in the Near East beginning in the fourth millennium BCE and date to every period through the end of the first millennium BCE.For the latest information about this object, cylinder seals, visit art.thewalters.org. | Dynasty: | Inscriptions: [Transliteration, Sumerian] 1. lugal-inim-gi-ul 2. dub-sar 3. dumu ur-dingir-ra [Translation] "Lugal-dugedu, the scribe, son of Ur-dingira." [ | https://cdli.ucla.edu/search/archival_view.php?ObjectID=P272856 | ] | Reign: | Style: | more | less

Parçası Olduğu ANE | Ancient Art

Malzeme hematite