Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 14th–13th century B.C. using black-grey hematite measuring 0.98 in. (2.49 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Black-grey hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.98 in. (2.49 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Date | ca. 14th–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 1400 BC – 1200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion dates to ca. 14th–13th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion is crafted from black-grey hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: female figure, ibex, lion is in the public domain and can be freely used.