Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals is a stone-cylinder seals of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2250–2150 B.C. using jasper measuring H. 3.6 x Diam. 2.3 cm (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Jasper |
| Dimensions | H. 3.6 x Diam. 2.3 cm (1 3/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Date | ca. 2250–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals dates to ca. 2250–2150 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals is crafted from jasper.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: heroes wrestling rampant animals is in the public domain and can be freely used.