Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Stamp Sealsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCompartmented stamp seal
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions0.79 in. (2.01 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Mary C. Reed, Mrs. Peter Oliver and Mrs. Vladimir Littauer Gifts, 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureBactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex
PeriodBronze Age
Date Range2300 BC – 1700 BC

Provenance

RegionBactria-Margiana

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