Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 1720–1650 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (1 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Dateca. 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: four registers: hands, human and goat heads?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads dates to ca. 1720–1650 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: four registers: hands, human and goat heads is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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