Median man throwing lasso over two crossed horses


Median man throwing lasso over two crossed horses
Kategória Cylinder Seals
Description of the seal image A male figure (probably a tamer) wearing a belted Median garment throws a lasso over two crossed rampant horses. Above the animals is a crescent moon.
Figures, motifs/symbols - crescent moon
- horses (2): crossed, rampant
- tamer: wearing belted Median garment
Subcategory cylinder seal
Collection The British Museum
Museum number BM ANE 104842 – 1912-7-6, 106
Condition, shape "the surface of the seal is worn in the area of the design and shows signs of recutting" (Merrillees 2005, 50 no. 10); slightly barrel-shaped
Culture Achaemenid
Provenance acquired from I. Élias Géjou
First occurence 1912
Archaeological context N/A
Registration number N/A
Dimensions (mm): height, diameter h: 30, d: 11.5 (12)
Material and features "limestone: black"
Style linear
Scene contest
Bibliography

Merrillees 2005, 50 no. 10 and pl. V.



Merrillees, P. H.: Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals VI: Pre-Achaemenid and Achaemenid Periods. (Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals 6) London, 2005.