Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 14th century B.C. using hematite measuring 0.83 in. (2.11 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.83 in. (2.11 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and funds from various donors, 1992 |
| Date | ca. 14th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle dates to ca. 14th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter holding a lion; griffin attacking a stag; Master of Animals; double-headed eagle is in the public domain and can be freely used.