Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Indus origin created in 3rd millennium B.C. using steatite, light brown measuring Seal Face: 3.44 x 1.86 cm Height: 0.9 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, light brown |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.44 x 1.86 cm Height: 0.9 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1949 |
| Date | 3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indus culture, dating from the Mature Harappan period. The estimated date range is 3000 BC – 2000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Indus Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal?
Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal created?
Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal dates to 3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal made from?
Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal is crafted from steatite, light brown.
Is Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal in the public domain?
Bar-shaped rectangular plaque seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.