Cylinder seal and modern impression is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Kassite origin created in ca. 16th–12th century B.C. using jasper breccia measuring 1.26 in. (3.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Jasper breccia |
| Dimensions | 1.26 in. (3.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 16th–12th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Kassite culture, dating from the Kassite period. The estimated date range is 1600 BC – 1100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression?
Cylinder seal and modern impression is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression dates to ca. 16th–12th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression is crafted from jasper breccia.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression is in the public domain and can be freely used.