Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 1822–1763 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Amethyst |
| Dimensions | 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1822–1763 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Isin-Larsa |
| Period | Isin-Larsa |
| Date Range | 1822 BC – 1763 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326049