Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 13/16 x 1/2 in. (2.1 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Anonymous gift, 1963 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Syrian |
| Period | Middle–Late Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325655