Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed created in ca. 1720–1650 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Dateca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1720 BC – 1650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription dates to ca. 1720–1650 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted king and goddess (?), five rows of inscription 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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