Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 18th–17th century B.C. using stone measuring H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (1 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 18th–17th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses dates to ca. 18th–17th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses is crafted from stone.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: rows of animals; falcons flanking goat, Taweret goddesses is in the public domain and can be freely used.