Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 14th–13th century B.C. using carnelian measuring 0.69 in. (1.75 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 0.69 in. (1.75 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Date | ca. 14th–13th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Cypriot II period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle"?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" dates to ca. 14th–13th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" is crafted from carnelian.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man, goat, griffin, nude figure, and "impaled triangle" is in the public domain and can be freely used.