Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 18th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper and the sun god; king; bull-man and a lion-man |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.94 x 0.47 in. (2.39 x 1.19 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1991 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327455