Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 14th century B.C. using hematite measuring H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 5/16 in. (0.8 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. 14th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot II period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds dates to ca. 14th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: human figure flanked by sphinxes, birds is in the public domain and can be freely used.