Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–5th century B.C.Conoid seal is a stone-stamp seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. 6th–5th century B.C. using chalcedony-agate, blue; copper wire in string hole measuring Seal Face: 2.0 x 1.69 cm Height: 2.72 cm String Hole: 0.2 — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chalcedony-agate, blue; copper wire in string hole |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.0 x 1.69 cm Height: 2.72 cm String Hole: 0.2 |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 600 BC – 400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Conoid seal?
Conoid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Conoid seal created?
Conoid seal dates to ca. 6th–5th century B.C..
What material is Conoid seal made from?
Conoid seal is crafted from chalcedony-agate, blue; copper wire in string hole.
Is Conoid seal in the public domain?
Conoid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026
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