Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 3300–2900 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using rock crystal measuring 0.79 in. (2.01 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRock crystal
Dimensions0.79 in. (2.01 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Leon Pomerance, 1985
Dateca. 3300–2900 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2900 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels is crafted from rock crystal.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: three "pigtailed" ladies with double-handled vessels 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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