Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Talc |
| Dimensions | H. 1.7 cm x Diam. 1.7 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326907