Cylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 16th–12th century B.C.

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

MediumBlack-grey steatite
Dimensions0.63 in. (1.6 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Dateca. 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.

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

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