Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 9th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 1.16 in. (2.95 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322558