Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Discoid seal, engraved on two faces |
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.05-2.1 cm Height: 0.85 cm String Hole: 0.33 |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321468