FrazEr—On a Description of a Himyaritic Seal, &c. 95 
Rimmon, or the Air God) in front, with a winged dragon by way of 
ornament. 
No. 2.—Also composed of hematite, measuring 16 millimetres in 
length. A rude-cut seal, resembling those which are obtained from 
Cyprus, from which island Rev. Mr. Sayce considers it possibly came. 
Owing to its rude cutting, and its being much worn, it is difficult to 
recognize what subjects it was intended to represent. 
No. 3.—An archaic hematite seal of large size, which measures 
26 millimetres in length. It represents several composite monsters, 
amongst them Hea-bani, the satyr (with human head and bull’s legs), 
who holds the hands of the hero Isdhubar. Isdhubar is struggling 
with a monster, behind whom a horse(?) stands. There is next a 
group of two monsters, which Mr. Sayce does not explain. The 
figures on this seal are well cut, and it affords a good example of the 
advanced state of art in the country and at the period it was made. 
No. 4.—Another brown hematite cylinder of archaic type. It is 
the smallest-sized cylinder in the collection, and measures only 15 milli- 
metres in length. The image of the first owner of the seal is on the 
left, and a priest on the right of the ornaments, composed of a star 
and flower, of the Goddess Istar (Astarte). An image of the goddess 
herself is noticed in the middle. Under the form of the image here 
represented Istar was called Hana in Babylon, and is identified by 
the Greeks with their deity Artemis. 
No. 5.—Likewise composed of brown hematite. This cylinder 
measures 22 millimetres in length. It represents the image of the 
goddess Istar, accompanied by two attendant priests, and also a repre- 
sentation of the owner of the seal. 
No. 6.—This cylinder has undergone little wear or rubbing, and 
is still in an unusually well-preserved condition. It is likewise made 
from brown hematite, and measures 29 millimetres in length. It 
represents a deity, probably Merodach, with his symbol, a human 
head, below. The owner of the seal is paying due worship in front. 
Behind is a lizard, the object of which Mr, Sayce says he does not 
know. Behind him again is a twin deity on a pedestal, and Mr. Sayce 
states he is not aware whom this figure is intended for. 
