Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals is a stone-cylinder seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in early 2nd millennium B.C. using chlorite measuring 0.91 in. (2.31 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChlorite
Dimensions0.91 in. (2.31 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Edith Aggiman, 1982
Dateearly 2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1900 BC – 1600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Anatolia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals dates to early 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals is crafted from chlorite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two humans and two animals 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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