Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion is a stone-stamp seals of Urartian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using limestone or calcite (?) measuring Diameter: 1.77 cm Height: 3.45 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Limestone or calcite (?) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.77 cm Height: 3.45 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Martin Cherkasky, 1981 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Urartu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion?
Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion created?
Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion made from?
Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion is crafted from limestone or calcite (?).
Is Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion in the public domain?
Stamp-cylinder seal: hunters and a lion is in the public domain and can be freely used.