Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3600–2900 B.C.
Conoid seal with pinched apex is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3600–2900 B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal face: 2.91 x 2.96 cm Height: 1.4 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 2.91 x 2.96 cm Height: 1.4 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985 |
| Date | ca. 3600–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3600 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or northern Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Conoid seal with pinched apex?
Conoid seal with pinched apex is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Conoid seal with pinched apex created?
Conoid seal with pinched apex dates to ca. 3600–2900 B.C..
What material is Conoid seal with pinched apex made from?
Conoid seal with pinched apex is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Conoid seal with pinched apex in the public domain?
Conoid seal with pinched apex is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026