Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies is a stone-cylinder seals of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using chalcedony measuring H. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | H. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1989 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies is crafted from chalcedony.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: Ishtar image and a worshiper below a canopy flanked by winged genies is in the public domain and can be freely used.