Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4500–3600 B.C.
Carinated lentoid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4500–3600 B.C. using chlorite, black measuring Seal face: 3.36 x 3.0 cm Height: 0.75 String Hole: 0.3 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 3.36 x 3.0 cm Height: 0.75 String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 4500–3600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Ubaid-Middle Gawra period. The estimated date range is 4500 BC – 3600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or eastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carinated lentoid seal?
Carinated lentoid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carinated lentoid seal created?
Carinated lentoid seal dates to ca. 4500–3600 B.C..
What material is Carinated lentoid seal made from?
Carinated lentoid seal is crafted from chlorite, black.
Is Carinated lentoid seal in the public domain?
Carinated lentoid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026