Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1480–1450 B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity is a stone-cylinder seals of Elamite origin created in ca. 1480–1450 B.C. using apatite measuring 0.98 in. (2.49 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumApatite
Dimensions0.98 in. (2.49 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1943
Dateca. 1480–1450 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Middle Elamite period. The estimated date range is 1480 BC – 1450 BC.

Geography

Origin: Iran, Luristan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity dates to ca. 1480–1450 B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity is crafted from apatite.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: worshiper with an animal offering before a seated deity 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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