Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1802–1450 B.C. (reworking)

Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 12–2nd Intermediate Period) created in ca. 1802–1450 B.C. (reworking) using hematite measuring l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.3 cm (1/2 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
Dimensionsl. 1.8 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1911
Dateca. 1802–1450 B.C. (reworking)

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 12–2nd Intermediate Period dynasty. The estimated date range is 1802 BC.

Geography

Origin: Memphite Region, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed?

Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed created?

Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed dates to ca. 1802–1450 B.C. (reworking).

What material is Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed made from?

Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed is crafted from hematite.

Where does Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed originate?

Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed originates from Egypt.

Is Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed in the public domain?

Polygonal cylinder seal; possibly reworked at a later date; possibly inscribed is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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