Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 13th–12th century B.C. (?)
Artwork Details
| Title | Conoid stamp seal: lions (?) attacking cow suckling calf |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 13th–12th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Cypriot III |
| Date Range | 1300 BC – 1100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327218