Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals4th millennium B.C. (?)

Artwork Details

TitleCarinated half-almond seal
MediumChlorite, black
DimensionsSeal Face: 3.49 x 2.11 cm Height: 1.12 cm String Hole: 0.35 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date4th millennium B.C. (?)
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodUbaid-Middle Gawra (?)
Date Range4000 BC – 3000 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Syria or northern Mesopotamia