Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. mid-8th–7th century B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads is a stone-cylinder seals of Assyrian origin created in ca. mid-8th–7th century B.C. using chalcedony measuring 1.24 in. (3.15 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChalcedony
Dimensions1.24 in. (3.15 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1991
Dateca. mid-8th–7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 750 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads dates to ca. mid-8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads is crafted from chalcedony.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: bull-men flanking deity above sacred tree; winged deity holding horned animal heads 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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