Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 19th–17th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | H. 1.9 cm x Diam. 1.1 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 19th–17th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Syrian |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 1900 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327189