Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal and modern impression: geometric design
MediumLimestone (?)
Dimensions1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2700 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic I
Date Range2900 BC – 2700 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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A
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SO
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S
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Stopper
CS
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Cylinder seal
DS
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Discoid seal with convex back
SJ
ca. 2900–2700 B.C.Spouted jar
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325481