Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin is a stone-cylinder seals of Mitanni origin created in ca. 15th–13th century B.C. using hematite measuring H. 1 in. (2.5); 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. 1 in. (2.5); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 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. 15th–13th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Mitanni culture, dating from the Mitanni period. The estimated date range is 1500 BC – 1200 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin dates to ca. 15th–13th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: two bullmen flanking sun-disc; horse, griffin is in the public domain and can be freely used.