Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man and bull-man attacking kneeling nude male
Flag of IraqAncient 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

MediumChalcedony
Dimensions1.42 in. (3.61 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

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.

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

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