Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2700–2600 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal
MediumMarble, pink
Dimensions1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (2.9 x 1.9 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Credit LineMuseum Accession
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic II
Date Range2700 BC – 2600 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

Other works from the Early Dynastic II period

SW
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Sealing with cylinder seal impression
UO
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Unidentified object
CC
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Conical cup
SF
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Seated female figure
CS
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Cylinder seal
BV
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Bud vase
B
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Bead
SF
ca. 2700–2600 B.C.Standing female figure
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328756