Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 13th–12th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cushion seal |
| Medium | Steatite, gray |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.16 x 1.38 cm Height: 0.6 cm String Hole: 0.28 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 13th–12th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot IIB-III |
| Date Range | 1300 BC – 1100 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321459