Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. early 2nd millennium B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor is a stone-cylinder seals of Elamite origin created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using serpentine measuring 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSerpentine
Dimensions1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, Howard Phipps Foundation Gift, 1987
Dateca. early 2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Old Elamite period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor is crafted from serpentine.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper before a seated ruler or deity; seated female under a grape arbor 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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