Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Cylinder Sealsca. 7th–6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia or Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324511