Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 18th century B.C.Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man is a stone-cylinder seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using hematite measuring 0.94 x 0.47 in. (2.39 x 1.19 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.94 x 0.47 in. (2.39 x 1.19 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1991 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man created?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man made from?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man in the public domain?
Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man is in the public domain and can be freely used.