Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 1820–1730 B.C. using hematite measuring 0.75 x 0.38 in. (1.91 x 0.97 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 0.38 in. (1.91 x 0.97 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1987 |
| 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: Levant or Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity dates to ca. 1820–1730 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude goddess before seated deity is in the public domain and can be freely used.