Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion is a stone-cylinder seals of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using quartz, crypto-crystalline measuring 1.61 in. (4.09 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumQuartz, crypto-crystalline
Dimensions1.61 in. (4.09 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1987
Dateca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian 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, deities, one on winged lion?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion is crafted from quartz, crypto-crystalline.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: scorpion-man, deities, one on winged lion 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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