Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Cylinder Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Copper or bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Leonard Gorelick, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327378