Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using chlorite measuring 0.5 x 0.57 in. (1.27 x 1.45 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite |
| Dimensions | 0.5 x 0.57 in. (1.27 x 1.45 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran or Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle is crafted from chlorite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: "pigtailed" ladies in front of loom (?); containers with loop handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.