Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 2600–2350 B.C.Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene is a stone-cylinder seals of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using lapis lazuli measuring H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 7/16 in. (1.1 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. 2600–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic III period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene?
Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene created?
Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene made from?
Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene is crafted from lapis lazuli.
Is Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene in the public domain?
Cylinder seal with animal contest and banquet scene is in the public domain and can be freely used.