Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 3500–3100 B.C. using bituminous limestone measuring H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bituminous limestone |
| Dimensions | H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 3500–3100 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC – 3100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade dates to ca. 3500–3100 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade is crafted from bituminous limestone.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade is in the public domain and can be freely used.