Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumStone, white
Dimensions1.06 in. (2.69 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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HR
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N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
FH
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Female head with elaborate hairstyle
SF
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Standing female figure
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325480