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
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 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. 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.