Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2000–1600 B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba is a stone-cylinder seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. 2000–1600 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 2000–1600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba dates to ca. 2000–1600 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes and animals in combat, head of the monster Humbaba is in the public domain and can be freely used.