Conoid seal with perforated top knob
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Stamp Sealsca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Conoid seal with perforated top knob is a ceramics-stamp seals of Assyrian origin created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring Diameter: 1.94 -1.99 cm Height: 1.4 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
DimensionsDiameter: 1.94 -1.99 cm Height: 1.4 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationCeramics-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1957
Dateca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Conoid seal with perforated top knob?

Conoid seal with perforated top knob is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Conoid seal with perforated top knob created?

Conoid seal with perforated top knob dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Conoid seal with perforated top knob made from?

Conoid seal with perforated top knob is crafted from ceramic.

Is Conoid seal with perforated top knob in the public domain?

Conoid seal with perforated top knob 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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