Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1820–1730 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 9/16 x 3/8 in. (1.5 x 0.9 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1820–1730 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Old Syrian |
| Date Range | 1820 BC – 1730 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323918