Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Stone, black |
| Dimensions | 1.16 in. (2.95 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Neo-Elamite |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327070