Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3600–3100 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Carinated ovoid seal |
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 5.23 x 4.69 cm Height: 1.46 cm String Hole: 0.6 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3600–3100 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 3600 BC – 3100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327215