Ancient 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
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| 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 – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria. 
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.