Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 13th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: rampant lions over grazing ram |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 1.26 in. (3.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Middle Assyrian |
| Date Range | 1300 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327227