Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals2nd–1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 1.18 in. (3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Frederic Newlin Price, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Late Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324960