Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Cylinder Sealsca. 2350–2150 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle of the gods |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | H. 1 in. (2.5 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Akkadian |
| Period | Akkadian |
| Date Range | 2350 BC – 2150 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323994