Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Cylinder Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | H. 2 x Diam. 0.1 cm (3/4) |
| Classification | Faience-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Neo-Elamite |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326981