Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is a stone-cylinder seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in early 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite measuring 0.71 in. (1.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.71 in. (1.8 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Date | early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1920 BC – 1840 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper dates to early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is in the public domain and can be freely used.