Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 16th–12th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Jasper |
| Dimensions | 1.54 in. (3.91 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 16th–12th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Kassite |
| Period | Kassite |
| Date Range | 1600 BC – 1100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327207