Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail is a stone-stamp seals of Urartian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using marble measuring Diameter: 1.89 cm Height: 0.8 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Marble |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.89 cm Height: 0.8 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Urartu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail?
Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail created?
Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail made from?
Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail is crafted from marble.
Is Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail in the public domain?
Disc-shaped stamp seal: sphinx with a scorpion tail is in the public domain and can be freely used.