Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2600–2350 B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze is a stone-cylinder seals of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using marble measuring 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Marble |
| Dimensions | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1955 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic III period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze is crafted from marble.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man, bearded hero, and lion contest frieze is in the public domain and can be freely used.