Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 16th–12th century B.C. using black-grey steatite measuring 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Black-grey steatite |
| Dimensions | 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Date | ca. 16th–12th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot period. The estimated date range is 1600 BC – 1100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot dates to ca. 16th–12th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot is crafted from black-grey steatite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot is in the public domain and can be freely used.