Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Conoid seal with hammer head handle is a stone-stamp seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in early 2nd millennium B.C. using quartzite, brown measuring Diameter: 1.97-2.0 cm Height: 2.6 cm String Hole: 0.25-0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Quartzite, brown |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.97-2.0 cm Height: 2.6 cm String Hole: 0.25-0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1820 BC – 1740 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Conoid seal with hammer head handle?
Conoid seal with hammer head handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Conoid seal with hammer head handle created?
Conoid seal with hammer head handle dates to early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Conoid seal with hammer head handle made from?
Conoid seal with hammer head handle is crafted from quartzite, brown.
Is Conoid seal with hammer head handle in the public domain?
Conoid seal with hammer head handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.