Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | H. 1-1/8 in. (2.8 cm) x Diam. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327261