Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumJasper, red
Dimensions5/8 x 3/8 in. (1.6 x 1 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 1720–1650 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1964
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodOld Syrian
Date Range1720 BC – 1650 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325686