Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 15th–13th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Conoid seal |
| Medium | Steatite, light brown |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.72 x 1.26 cm Height: 1.48 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 15th–13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot |
| Date Range | 1500 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321386