Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 19th–17th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 0.98 in. (2.49 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 19th–17th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 1900 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327241