Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 1720–1650 B.C. using hematite measuring 1 x 0.38 in. (2.54 x 0.97 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 1 x 0.38 in. (2.54 x 0.97 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1989 |
| Date | ca. 1720–1650 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Old Syrian period. The estimated date range is 1720 BC – 1650 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes dates to ca. 1720–1650 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes is in the public domain and can be freely used.