Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 14th–13th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumSteatite
Dimensions1.04 in. (2.64 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 14th–13th century B.C.
Credit LineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodLate Bronze Age
Date Range1400 BC – 1200 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321407