Cylinder seal with human and animal contests is a stone-cylinder seals of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2350–2150 B.C. using hematite measuring H. 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm ); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | H. 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm ); Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 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. 2350–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2350 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cylinder seal with human and animal contests?
Cylinder seal with human and animal contests is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cylinder seal with human and animal contests created?
Cylinder seal with human and animal contests dates to ca. 2350–2150 B.C..
What material is Cylinder seal with human and animal contests made from?
Cylinder seal with human and animal contests is crafted from hematite.
Is Cylinder seal with human and animal contests in the public domain?
Cylinder seal with human and animal contests is in the public domain and can be freely used.