A Cylinder Seal from Yehud
A cylinder seal discovered in a cist tomb of the Late Bronze Age depicts a humped zebu bull and a horse framed by a branch motif. We suggest that the depiction of these animals is a multi-valent visual reference for a range of meanings of potency and power.
Published in: | Israel exploration journal |
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Authors: | ; |
Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2017
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Israel exploration journal
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Summary: | A cylinder seal discovered in a cist tomb of the Late Bronze Age depicts a humped zebu bull and a horse framed by a branch motif. We suggest that the depiction of these animals is a multi-valent visual reference for a range of meanings of potency and power. |
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Contains: | Enthalten in: Israel exploration journal
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