Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin is a stone-cylinder seals of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using quartz, rock crystal (?) measuring H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Quartz, rock crystal (?) |
| Dimensions | H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin?
Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin created?
Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin made from?
Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin is crafted from quartz, rock crystal (?).
Is Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin in the public domain?
Cylinder seal (half) and modern impression: galloping lion-griffin pursuing rearing lion-griffin is in the public domain and can be freely used.