Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 14th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle
MediumHematite
Dimensions0.83 in. (2.11 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 14th century B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund and funds from various donors, 1992
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodLate Bronze Age
Date Range1400 BC – 1300 BC

Provenance

RegionEastern Mediterranean

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327482