Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 2900–2700 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleDiscoid seal with convex back
MediumStone, white
DimensionsSeal Face: 3.03 x 3.2 cm Height: 1.5 cm String Hole: 0.5 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2900–2700 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic I
Date Range2900 BC – 2700 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325477