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.

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Tsifer, ʿIrit (Author) ; Jakoel, Eriola (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Soc. 2017
In: Israel exploration journal
Year: 2017, Volume: 67, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-13
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Cylinder seal / Yehud / Grave / Symbolics / History 1300 BC-800 BC
IxTheo Classification:AA Study of religion
HH Archaeology
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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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.
ISSN:0021-2059
Contains:Enthalten in: Israel exploration journal