Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals is a stone-cylinder seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. 14th century B.C. using hematite measuring 1 in. (2.54 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 1 in. (2.54 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Date | ca. 14th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot II period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals dates to ca. 14th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: mistress of animals flanked by rampant horned animals is in the public domain and can be freely used.