Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 2900–2700 B.C. using serpentine measuring 1.12 in. (2.84 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSerpentine
Dimensions1.12 in. (2.84 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund and Gifts of Lucy W. Drexel, Theodore M. Davis, Helen Miller Gould, Albert Gallatin, Egypt Exploration Fund and Egyptian Research Account, by exchange, 1950
Dateca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Early Dynastic I period. The estimated date range is 2900 BC – 2700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats?

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

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats dates to ca. 2900–2700 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats is crafted from serpentine.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: two striding goats 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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