Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 13th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (0.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot II |
| Date Range | 1300 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327810