Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal |
| Medium | Limonite |
| Dimensions | H. 1.8 cm x Diam. 1 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | early 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Museum Accession |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Date Range | 1900 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328775