Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1820–1730 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 0.38 in. (1.91 x 0.97 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1820–1730 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1987 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Old Syrian |
| Date Range | 1820 BC – 1730 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327285