Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 3300–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle |
| Medium | Chlorite |
| Dimensions | 0.5 x 0.57 in. (1.27 x 1.45 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3300 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326963