Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 2028–2004 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper
MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 1 1/8 x Diam. 11/16 in. (2.8 x 1.7 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2028–2004 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1988
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureNeo-Sumerian
PeriodUr III
Date Range2028 BC – 2004 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329060