Ancient 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
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 1.24 in. (3.15 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.