Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat is a stone-cylinder seals of Mitanni origin created in ca. 15th–14th century B.C. using hematite measuring 0.67 in. (1.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.67 in. (1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Date | ca. 15th–14th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Mitanni culture, dating from the Mitanni period. The estimated date range is 1500 BC – 1300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria or Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat dates to ca. 15th–14th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: nude male, griffins, monkey, lion, goat is in the public domain and can be freely used.