Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2250–2150 B.C. using albite measuring H. 15/16 in. ( 3.4 cm ); Diam. 7/8 in. ( 2.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Albite |
| Dimensions | H. 15/16 in. ( 3.4 cm ); Diam. 7/8 in. ( 2.3 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. 2250–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription dates to ca. 2250–2150 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription is crafted from albite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.