Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Cylinder Sealsca. 2350–2150 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Shell (calcinated) |
| Dimensions | 1.22 in. (3.1 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Akkadian |
| Period | Akkadian |
| Date Range | 2350 BC – 2150 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323875