Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4000–3500 B.C.
Carinated hemispheroid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4000–3500 B.C. using chlorite or steatite, brown-black measuring Seal Face: 2.64 x 2.24 cm Height: 1.11 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, brown-black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.64 x 2.24 cm Height: 1.11 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 4000–3500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Chalcolithic period. The estimated date range is 4000 BC – 3500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Mesopotamia, Syria or southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carinated hemispheroid seal?
Carinated hemispheroid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carinated hemispheroid seal created?
Carinated hemispheroid seal dates to ca. 4000–3500 B.C..
What material is Carinated hemispheroid seal made from?
Carinated hemispheroid seal is crafted from chlorite or steatite, brown-black.
Is Carinated hemispheroid seal in the public domain?
Carinated hemispheroid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026