Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite measuring 0.47 in. (1.19 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.47 in. (1.19 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Klejman, 1966 |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx is in the public domain and can be freely used.