Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 2900–2700 B.C. using limestone (?) measuring 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Limestone (?) |
| Dimensions | 1.75 in. (4.45 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 2900–2700 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Dynastic I period. The estimated date range is 2900 BC – 2700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design dates to ca. 2900–2700 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design is crafted from limestone (?).
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design is in the public domain and can be freely used.