Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals16th–15th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with mace and suppliant goddess |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 1.04 in. (2.64 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 16th–15th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Mitanni |
| Period | Mitanni |
| Date Range | 1600 BC – 1400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321400