Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1820–1730 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 1.3 cm x Diam. .8 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1820–1730 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Old Syrian |
| Date Range | 1820 BC – 1730 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327251