Cupola seal engraved on back and face
Flag of TurkeyAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 1400–1200 B.C.

Cupola seal engraved on back and face is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Hittite origin created in ca. 1400–1200 B.C. using red hematite measuring Seal Face: 2.02 x 2.07 cm Height: 1.50 cm String Hole… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRed hematite
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.02 x 2.07 cm Height: 1.50 cm String Hole: 0.4-.5 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Edith Aggiman, 1982
Dateca. 1400–1200 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Hittite culture, dating from the Hittite Middle Kingdom–Hittite Empire period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Syria or Anatolia. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cupola seal engraved on back and face?

Cupola seal engraved on back and face is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cupola seal engraved on back and face created?

Cupola seal engraved on back and face dates to ca. 1400–1200 B.C..

What material is Cupola seal engraved on back and face made from?

Cupola seal engraved on back and face is crafted from red hematite.

Is Cupola seal engraved on back and face in the public domain?

Cupola seal engraved on back and face 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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