Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Elamite origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using calcite 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
| Medium | Calcite |
| Dimensions | 0.91 in. (2.31 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Neo-Elamite period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon is crafted from calcite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: winged demon is in the public domain and can be freely used.