Cylinder seal

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The Akkadian period shell cylinder seal boasts vibrant scenes of a woman reclining on a bed adorned with the legs of a majestic bull, alongside a scorpion and various vessels, all set against a backdrop of stags divided by date palms. This remarkable artifact is a small, round cylinder, measuring approximately one inch in length (2 to 3 cm), meticulously engraved with written characters or figurative scenes, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient artists. In its heyday, this cylinder seal was used to roll an impression onto a two-dimensional surface, typically wet clay, allowing for the creation of intricate designs and visual narratives that have stood the test of time.