Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 13th century B.C. using hematite measuring H. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (0.7 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. (1.8 cm); Diam. 1/4 in. (0.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 13th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot II period. The estimated date range is 1300 BC – 1200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure dates to ca. 13th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: confronted upright lion and griffin before a seated figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.