Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bell-shaped seal with loop handle |
| Medium | Copper/bronze alloy |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.4-1.44 cm Height: 1.66 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1980 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Urartian |
| Period | Iron Age III |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Urartu |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326628