Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. early 2nd millennium B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers is a stone-cylinder seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite measuring H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Dateca. 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 – 1750 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers is crafted from hematite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: suppliant goddesses and worshipers 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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