Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed created in ca. 1720–1650 B.C. using hematite measuring 0.73 x 0.39 in. (1.85 x 0.99 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
Dimensions0.73 x 0.39 in. (1.85 x 0.99 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985
Dateca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1720 BC – 1650 BC.

Geography

Origin: Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh dates to ca. 1720–1650 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: pharaoh wearing Double Crown, kneeling figures below vultures holding shn symbols; ankh is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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