Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree is a stone-cylinder seals of Elamite origin created in ca. 11th–10th century B.C. using burnt steatite measuring 1.57 in. (3.99 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Burnt steatite |
| Dimensions | 1.57 in. (3.99 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Date | ca. 11th–10th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Middle–Neo-Elamite period. The estimated date range is 1100 BC – 900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran, Luristan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree dates to ca. 11th–10th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree is crafted from burnt steatite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal flanking a sacred tree is in the public domain and can be freely used.