Cylinder Seal with Childbirth Scene
2600 BC - 2350 BC
Hematite
Original Site Unknown
2.9 cm x 1.0 cm diam.
Hematite
Original Site Unknown
2.9 cm x 1.0 cm diam.
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Discussion Questions
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What do you think the connection might be between the two scenes depicted on this seal?
What do you think the meaning is of the symbols that are included in the childbirth scene?
Do you think the choice of subject matter gives a clue as to whom this seal might once have belonged?