Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 1820–1730 B.C. using hematite measuring 0.8 in. (2.03 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.8 in. (2.03 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985 |
| Date | ca. 1820–1730 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1820 BC – 1730 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above dates to ca. 1820–1730 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: man spearing bull; griffin demon; deities above is in the public domain and can be freely used.