Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 16th–12th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal and modern impression: man grasping an antelope, bull's head over ingot
MediumBlack-grey steatite
Dimensions0.63 in. (1.6 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 16th–12th century B.C.
Credit LineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCypriot
PeriodLate Cypriot
Date Range1600 BC – 1100 BC

Provenance

RegionCyprus

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