Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 16th–14th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.94 in. (2.39 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 16th–14th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot I-II |
| Date Range | 1600 BC – 1300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321409