Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals4th millennium B.C. (?)
Carinated half-almond seal is a stone-stamp seals created in 4th millennium B.C. (?) using chlorite, black measuring Seal Face: 3.49 x 2.11 cm Height: 1.12 cm String Hole: 0.35… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.49 x 2.11 cm Height: 1.12 cm String Hole: 0.35 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Date | 4th millennium B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Ubaid-Middle Gawra (?) period. The estimated date range is 4000 BC – 3000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or northern Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carinated half-almond seal?
Carinated half-almond seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carinated half-almond seal created?
Carinated half-almond seal dates to 4th millennium B.C. (?).
What material is Carinated half-almond seal made from?
Carinated half-almond seal is crafted from chlorite, black.
Is Carinated half-almond seal in the public domain?
Carinated half-almond seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026