Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 2250–2150 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal and modern impression: bull-man combatting lion; nude hero combatting water buffalo; inscription
MediumAlbite
DimensionsH. 15/16 in. ( 3.4 cm ); Diam. 7/8 in. ( 2.3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2250–2150 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureAkkadian
PeriodAkkadian
Date Range2250 BC – 2150 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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