Sealing with cylinder seal impressions
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 2700–2600 B.C.

Sealing with cylinder seal impressions is a clay-sealings of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2700–2600 B.C. using clay measuring 1.54 x 1.34 x 0.55 in. (3.91 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions1.54 x 1.34 x 0.55 in. (3.91 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm)
ClassificationClay-Sealings
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 2700–2600 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic II period. The estimated date range is 2700 BC – 2600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Sealing with cylinder seal impressions?

Sealing with cylinder seal impressions is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Sealing with cylinder seal impressions created?

Sealing with cylinder seal impressions dates to ca. 2700–2600 B.C..

What material is Sealing with cylinder seal impressions made from?

Sealing with cylinder seal impressions is crafted from clay.

Is Sealing with cylinder seal impressions in the public domain?

Sealing with cylinder seal impressions is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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