Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 6th–5th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy is a stone-cylinder seals of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 6th–5th century B.C. using chalcedony measuring H. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | H. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 600 BC – 400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy dates to ca. 6th–5th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy is crafted from chalcedony.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: battle scene with king, soldiers, enemy is in the public domain and can be freely used.