Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 16th–15th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 7/16 x 1/4 in. (1.1 x 0.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 16th–15th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman, 1966 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Syrian |
| Period | Middle–Late Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 1600 BC – 1400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325832