Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2350–2150 B.C. using lapis lazuli measuring H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2350 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription dates to ca. 2350–2150 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription is crafted from lapis lazuli.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.