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
| Medium | Hematite, copper alloy tube in string hole |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.67 cm Height: 1.75 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Date | ca. 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.