Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using stone measuring H. 1-1/8 in. (2.8 cm) x Diam. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx is crafted from stone.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: archer in a sphinx-drawn chariot attacking a rampant sphinx is in the public domain and can be freely used.