Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Kassite origin created in ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C. using carnelian measuring 0.97 in. (2.46 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 0.97 in. (2.46 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Date | ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Kassite culture, dating from the Kassite period. The estimated date range is 1595 BC – 1300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard dates to ca. mid-2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard is crafted from carnelian.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: male worshiper, dog surmounted by a standard is in the public domain and can be freely used.