Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylinder with a ritual scene |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | early 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321625