Cylinder seal and modern impression: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper
Flag of IraqAncient 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

MediumHematite
Dimensions0.71 in. (1.8 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986
Dateearly 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. Flag of Iraq

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.

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

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