Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumChlorite (?)
Dimensions1.63 in. (4.14 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineGift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodJemdet Nasr
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327212