Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 3500–3100 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: ritual scene before a temple facade |
| Medium | Bituminous limestone |
| Dimensions | H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3500–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk |
| Date Range | 3500 BC – 3100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326721