Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon |
| Medium | Calcite |
| Dimensions | 0.91 in. (2.31 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Neo-Elamite |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327258