Cylinder seal
3000 BCE-2647 BCE
Medium
chlorite
Measurements
1.7 × 1.6 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1994
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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