Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–5th century B.C.Conoid seal with flattened top is a stone-stamp seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. 6th–5th century B.C. using mottled olive feldspar measuring Seal Face: 1.55 x 1.35 cm Height: 2.38 cm String Hole: 0.3 — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Mottled olive feldspar |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.55 x 1.35 cm Height: 2.38 cm String Hole: 0.3 |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| 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 with flattened top?
Conoid seal with flattened top is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Conoid seal with flattened top created?
Conoid seal with flattened top dates to ca. 6th–5th century B.C..
What material is Conoid seal with flattened top made from?
Conoid seal with flattened top is crafted from mottled olive feldspar.
Is Conoid seal with flattened top in the public domain?
Conoid seal with flattened top is in the public domain and can be freely used.