Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 17th–16th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Hematite (?) |
| Dimensions | 1 x 7/8 in. (2.5 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 17th–16th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Albert Gallatin, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Old Syrian |
| Date Range | 1700 BC – 1500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324549