Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 2500–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | H. 4.2 x Diam. 2.8 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2500–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1955 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIb |
| Date Range | 2500 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324424