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Cylinder Seal Depicting a Childbirth Scene
This seal depicts a contest scene (featuring men and lions) in the upper register, and what may be a childbirth scene in the lower register. The latter shows a pregnant woman lying on a bed, or table, surrounded by attendants.
Learning Resources Name: Seal with Childbirth Scene
Material: Hematite
Size:
Length: 2.9 cm (1.14 in)
Diameter: 1 cm (0.4 in)
Date: 2600-2350 BCE
Place of Origin: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Source and Registration#:
Link to resource
(accessed May 7. 2010).
Jennie Myers
Research Associate, University of Chicago
