Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. early 2nd millennium B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite measuring H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddess and offering bearer approaching Ishtar, three columns of inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.