Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 2289–2255 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Stone, black (jasper ?) |
| Dimensions | 2.31 in. (5.87 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2289–2255 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2289 BC – 2255 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327200