Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures is a faience-cylinder seals of Elamite origin created in ca. 10th–9th century B.C. using faience, white paste (?) measuring 1.18 in. (3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Faience, white paste (?) |
| Dimensions | 1.18 in. (3 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1943 |
| Date | ca. 10th–9th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Neo-Elamite period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 800 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran, Luristan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures dates to ca. 10th–9th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures is crafted from faience, white paste (?).
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: figure seated at a table approached by two other figures is in the public domain and can be freely used.