Description

The Seal Cylinders of Western Asia is a book written by William Hayes Ward and first published in 1910. The book explores the history and significance of seal cylinders, which were small, cylindrical objects used for sealing documents in ancient Western Asia. Ward provides a detailed analysis of the various types of seal cylinders, their materials, and the inscriptions and designs found on them. He also discusses the cultural and historical context in which they were used, including the rise and fall of various empires and the role of religion in ancient society. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of seal cylinders, as well as translations of the inscriptions found on them. This book is an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of ancient Near Eastern history and archaeology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.