Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats is a stone-cylinder seals of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2350–2150 B.C. using metadiorite measuring H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Metadiorite |
| Dimensions | H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1955 |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2350 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats dates to ca. 2350–2150 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats is crafted from metadiorite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: snake god and deities with hands and feet in the form of snakes, scorpions, and goats is in the public domain and can be freely used.