Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 13th–12th century B.C. (?)

Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 13th–12th century B.C. (?) using hematite, copper alloy tube in string hole measuring Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.67 cm Height: 1.75 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite, copper alloy tube in string hole
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.87 x 1.67 cm Height: 1.75 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985
Dateca. 13th–12th century B.C. (?)

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Cypriot III period. The estimated date range is 1300 BC – 1100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Cyprus (?).

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf?

Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf created?

Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf dates to ca. 13th–12th century B.C. (?).

What material is Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf made from?

Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf is crafted from hematite, copper alloy tube in string hole.

Is Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf in the public domain?

Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf 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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