Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Cylinder Sealsca. 13th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: horned animal and tree |
| Medium | Faience |
| Dimensions | 1.73 in. (4.39 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Middle Elamite |
| Date Range | 1300 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326922