Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4500–3600 B.C.
Carinated rhomboid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4500–3600 B.C. using stone, gray measuring Seal face: 2.96 x 2.46 cm Height: 0.93 cm String Hole: 0.5… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stone, gray |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 2.96 x 2.46 cm Height: 0.93 cm String Hole: 0.5 x 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 4500–3600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Ubaid–Early Uruk period. The estimated date range is 4500 BC – 3600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Carinated rhomboid seal?
Carinated rhomboid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Carinated rhomboid seal created?
Carinated rhomboid seal dates to ca. 4500–3600 B.C..
What material is Carinated rhomboid seal made from?
Carinated rhomboid seal is crafted from stone, gray.
Is Carinated rhomboid seal in the public domain?
Carinated rhomboid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026