Cylinder Seal of King Bilalama
2000 BC - 1800 BC
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Gold
Original Site Unknown
4.0 cm x 1.5 cm diam.
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Gold
Original Site Unknown
4.0 cm x 1.5 cm diam.
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