Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4100–3500 B.C.
Carinated amygdaloid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4100–3500 B.C. using steatite, green black measuring Seal Face: 3.28 x 2.15 cm Height: 0.73 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, green black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.28 x 2.15 cm Height: 0.73 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Date | ca. 4100–3500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Gawra XIII-XI period. The estimated date range is 4100 BC – 3500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carinated amygdaloid seal?
Carinated amygdaloid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carinated amygdaloid seal created?
Carinated amygdaloid seal dates to ca. 4100–3500 B.C..
What material is Carinated amygdaloid seal made from?
Carinated amygdaloid seal is crafted from steatite, green black.
Is Carinated amygdaloid seal in the public domain?
Carinated amygdaloid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026