Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. mid-20th–mid-19th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Apatite, yellow white |
| Dimensions | 0.94 in. (2.39 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. mid-20th–mid-19th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1961 BC – 1840 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327202