Ancient 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
| Medium | Quartz, crypto-crystalline |
| Dimensions | 1.61 in. (4.09 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1987 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.