Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Cylinder seal with horned animals is a stone-cylinder seals created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using red marble measuring H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Red marble |
| Dimensions | H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 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. 3100–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal with horned animals?
Cylinder seal with horned animals is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal with horned animals created?
Cylinder seal with horned animals dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal with horned animals made from?
Cylinder seal with horned animals is crafted from red marble.
Is Cylinder seal with horned animals in the public domain?
Cylinder seal with horned animals is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026