Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1820–1730 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 1820–1730 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 0.8 in. (2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 0.8 in. (2 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1991
Dateca. 1820–1730 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1820 BC – 1730 BC.

Geography

Origin: Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below dates to ca. 1820–1730 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: royal worshiper before a god on a throne; human-headed bulls below is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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