Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Onyx |
| Dimensions | 1.62 in. (4.11 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322366