Cylinder Seal
date
about 3000 BCE
creation place
Asia, Iraq, Sumer
medium & support
Carved stone
measurements
1 in. (2.54 cm)
credit line
Gift of B.C. and Ann Smith
accession number
1999.016.013
keywords
ancient history, animal, biology, bird, body, civilization, classical antiquity, culture, cylinder seal, earth, history, hoofed animal, horse, human being, human figure, information artifact, information form, learning, mammal, man, monster, mythology, nature, nude, occupations, science, seal, shape, society, stamp, wing, woman, world, writing accessories
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