Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. (?) using steatite, black measuring Seal Face: 1.61 x 1.68 cm Height: 1.06 cm String Hole… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age I period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces?
Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces created?
Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C. (?).
What material is Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces made from?
Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces is crafted from steatite, black.
Is Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces in the public domain?
Discoid seal with two engraved convex faces is in the public domain and can be freely used.