Stamp and cylinder seals are a crucial source for the art, history, and religion of the ancient Near East. The rulers, gods, demons, and monsters that move in stately and seemingly dumb procession around the seals give us important insights into the real and magical worlds of the ancients.

Ancient Art in Miniature: Ancient Near Eastern Seals from the Collection of Martin and Sarah CherkaskyDownload

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