About 4,000 B.C. the cylinder seal replaced the stamp seal which has been commonly used in Uruk for a long time. On this brooch the impression of such a cylinder seal can be seen. It shows a ruler in executing a cultic animal feeding. The scene is framed by symbols of the goddess Inanna, goddess of the city of Uruk.

Metal

2,9 x 1,4 cm / 1.1 x 0.6 inch