Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 1720–1650 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 1 in. (2.75 cm) x W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 1 in. (2.75 cm) x W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 1720–1650 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1720 BC – 1650 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes dates to ca. 1720–1650 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal figures flanking a standard; sphinxes is in the public domain and can be freely used.