Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 2900–2700 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Discoid seal with convex back |
| Medium | Stone, white |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.03 x 3.2 cm Height: 1.5 cm String Hole: 0.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2700 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic I |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325477