Striding lion-griffin


Striding lion-griffin
Kategória Cylinder Seals
Description of the seal image The scene depicts a striding lion-griffin. In front of the figure is a five-line cuneiform text, the lines of which are separated by rulings.
Figures, motifs/symbols - inscription: cuneiform, five-line
- lion-griffin: striding, roaring
Subcategory cylinder seal
Collection Musée du Louvre
Museum number AOD 110 – CCO D. 116
Condition, shape worn and damaged surface
Culture Neo-Elamite
Provenance excavated by Mr and Mrs Dieulafoy at Susa between 1886 and 1886 or purchased by them from their workmen or from a Baghdad dealer; ex-Mr and Mrs Dieulafoy Collection
First occurence 1886–1888
Archaeological context N/A
Registration number N/A
Dimensions (mm): height, diameter h: 25, d: 10
Material and features "pierre januâtre"
Style linear
Scene animal
Writing system, language cuneiform: Neo-Elamite
Transliteration

five-line cuneiform text separated by rulings

Translation N/A
Bibliography

Delaporte 1920, 76 no. D. 116 and pl. 53: 12.



Delaporte, L.: Musée du Louvre. Catalogue des cylindres. Cachets et pierres gravées de style oriental. I: Fouilles et missions. Paris, 1920.