Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man
Flag of IraqAncient 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

MediumHematite
Dimensions0.94 x 0.47 in. (2.39 x 1.19 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1991
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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