Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 16th–14th century B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 16th–14th century B.C. using hematite measuring 0.94 in. (2.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
Dimensions0.94 in. (2.39 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Dateca. 16th–14th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot I-II period. The estimated date range is 1600 BC – 1300 BC.

Geography

Origin: Cyprus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull dates to ca. 16th–14th century B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: king before nude winged goddess above snake; weather god on bull is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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