Cylinder Seal with Gods, Figures, and Inscription
Artist
Anonymous (Sumerian)
(Sumerian)
Artist
Anonymous (Iraqi)
(Iraqi)
Datec. 1894–1594 B.C.E., Old Babylonian Period
PeriodOld Babylonian Period, 2nd millennium BCE
MediumHematite
DimensionsObject Size: 7/8 x diameter 3/8 inch
Credit LineGift of Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman
Object number2009.012.07
Curatorial DepartmentAncient Western Art
_Place of OriginIraq
Anonymous (Sumerian)
1894–1594 B.C.E., Old Babylonian period
Object number: 2009.012.17
Anonymous (Sumerian)
c. 2300–2100 B.C.E., Akkadian period
Object number: 2009.012.06
Anonymous (Turkish)
c. 1900–1740 B.C.E., Old Assyrian period
Object number: 2009.012.05
Anonymous (Turkish)
c. 1900–1740 B.C.E., Old Assyrian period
Object number: 2009.012.04
Anonymous (Sumerian)
c. 3100–2900 B.C.E., Jemdet Nasr Period
Object number: 2009.012.03
Anonymous (Sumerian)
c. 883–612 B.C.E., Neo-Assyrian Period
Object number: 2009.012.10
Anonymous (Sumerian)
c. 883–539 B.C.E., Neo-Assyrian or Neo-Babylonian period
Object number: 2009.012.15
Anonymous (Sumerian)
c. 883–539 B.C.E., Neo-Assyrian or Neo-Babylonian period
Object number: 2009.012.16