| Object Number | B14499 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Iraq |
| Period | Ur I |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Hematite |
| Description | PBS XIV: The worshiping of an unusual figure, stepping forth like Martu, one arm hanging, the other half folded holding his short shawl, but with no club, turban, nor beard. It is the very picture of the Amorite servant, who usually carries pail and libation vase. Martu was in fact a common name for a servant, before it was applied to the great Amorite god. A worshiper in turban and fringed robe adores with one hand up. A nude figure with short hair and beard, and one hand extended, seems a clumsy representation of Gilgamesh, no longer in contest with animals. “Samas” Concave cyl. seal. Hematite, 25 x 12 ½ mm. MS Coll. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
| Other Number | PBS XIV: 356 - Other Number | 1369 - Sommerville Gem Number | 29-128-1369 - Old Museum Number | CBS14499 - Other Number | P269465 - CDLI Number |
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