Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 2028–2004 B.C.Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2028–2004 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 1 1/8 x Diam. 11/16 in. (2.8 x 1.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 1 1/8 x Diam. 11/16 in. (2.8 x 1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1988 |
| Date | ca. 2028–2004 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Neo-Sumerian culture, dating from the Ur III period. The estimated date range is 2028 BC – 2004 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper?
Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper created?
Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper dates to ca. 2028–2004 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper made from?
Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper in the public domain?
Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper is in the public domain and can be freely used.