Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 1720–1600 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder seal with gold caps |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | H. 2.1 cm x Diam. 1 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Cylinder Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1720–1600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Old Syrian |
| Date Range | 1720 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Egypt or Syria (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327201