Cylinder seal and modern impression: bearded deity flanked by kneeling heroes; Horus and monkeys; ibex-demon; sphinx trampling serpents is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 19th century B.C. using hematite measuring H. 3/4 in. (2.2 cm) x W. 1/2 in. (1.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 3/4 in. (2.2 cm) x W. 1/2 in. (1.1 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 19th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1900 BC – 1800 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
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Cylinder seal and modern impression: bearded deity flanked by kneeling heroes; Horus and monkeys; ibex-demon; sphinx trampling serpents is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Cylinder seal and modern impression: bearded deity flanked by kneeling heroes; Horus and monkeys; ibex-demon; sphinx trampling serpents dates to ca. 19th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bearded deity flanked by kneeling heroes; Horus and monkeys; ibex-demon; sphinx trampling serpents made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bearded deity flanked by kneeling heroes; Horus and monkeys; ibex-demon; sphinx trampling serpents is crafted from hematite.
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Cylinder seal and modern impression: bearded deity flanked by kneeling heroes; Horus and monkeys; ibex-demon; sphinx trampling serpents is in the public domain and can be freely used.