Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 20th–19th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god is a stone-cylinder seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 20th–19th century B.C. using quartzite measuring 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Quartzite |
| Dimensions | 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 20th–19th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1800 BC.
Geography
Origin: Central Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god dates to ca. 20th–19th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god is crafted from quartzite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: goddess leading a worshiper to a seated deity; bull god is in the public domain and can be freely used.