Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 17th century B.C. (?)
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: hunter spearing a lion before deity with staff |
| Medium | Black hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.94 in. (2.39 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 17th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Middle Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 1700 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321408