Bell-shaped seal with loop handle is a metalwork-stamp seals of Urartian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using copper/bronze alloy measuring Diameter: 1.45 cm Height: 2.33 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper/bronze alloy |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.45 cm Height: 2.33 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1980 |
| 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 Bell-shaped seal with loop handle?
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bell-shaped seal with loop handle created?
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Bell-shaped seal with loop handle made from?
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle is crafted from copper/bronze alloy.
Is Bell-shaped seal with loop handle in the public domain?
Bell-shaped seal with loop handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.