Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male is a stone-cylinder seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using chalcedony measuring 1.42 in. (3.61 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 1.42 in. (3.61 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male is crafted from chalcedony.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male is in the public domain and can be freely used.