Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1720–1650 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal and modern impression: weather gods framing heraldic griffins at tree below winged sun disc and ibexes
MediumHematite
Dimensions1 x 0.38 in. (2.54 x 0.97 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 1720–1650 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1989
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodOld Syrian
Date Range1720 BC – 1650 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327435