Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 1900–1600 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | 0.94 in. (2.39 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1900–1600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Old Elamite |
| Date Range | 1900 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324529