Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 9th–8th century B.C. (?)
Artwork Details
| Title | Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.61 x 1.68 cm Height: 1.06 cm String Hole: 0.3-.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age I |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326999