Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2700–2600 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumLapis lazuli
Dimensions1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic II
Date Range2700 BC – 2600 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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A
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SF
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325553