Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 16th–12th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot |
| Medium | Black-grey steatite |
| Dimensions | 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 16th–12th 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 |
| Date Range | 1600 BC – 1100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321413