Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2112–2004 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper pouring a libation before a seated god |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | H. 1 in. (2.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2112–2004 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2112 BC – 2004 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324867