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Cylinder Seal Impression by Unknown artist

Cylinder Seal Impression

Assyrian

Sculpey

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A rectangular cylinder seal impression depicts two winged figures, each with animalistic lower bodies and human-like torsos, engaged in combat with serpentine creatures. A star symbol is visible between the figures. Impression of cylinder seal: Assur fighting winged sphinxes. L-29-495B

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cylinder seal winged figure serpent symmetrical balance horizontal orientation repeating motif relief mythological scene relief carving ancient art monochromatic gray

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