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| Keywords: Minoan - Sealstone of Two Bulls Reclining - Walters 42402.jpg Carved sealstones were popular ornaments among Bronze Age Minoans and Mycenaeans and served as insignia of rank and social status They were influenced by the elaborate traditions of stamp and cylinder seals developed in the Near East and Egypt The frequent appearance of bulls on seals may be inspired by the many Minoan palace wall-paintings and reliefs featuring the animal In this sealstone the head and neck of the bull in the background are seen from behind between 1600 1500 BC agate cm 1 6 2 5 1 accession number 42 402 7094 Henry Walters Baltimore 1913 mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1913 place of origin Crete Greece Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek art in the Walters Art Museum Minoan seals Minoan sealstones device Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
