Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 15th century B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 15th century B.C. using hematite measuring H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (0.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (0.9 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Dateca. 15th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot I-II period. The estimated date range is 1500 BC – 1400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Cyprus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal dates to ca. 15th century B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bird, man, horned animal is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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