Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Cylinder Sealsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumGlass, Egyptian Blue
Dimensions1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationGlass-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1970
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range900 BC – 700 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326010