Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2900–2700 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Chlorite (?) |
| Dimensions | 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2700 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic I |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327183