Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 1400–1200 B.C.Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Hittite origin created in ca. 1400–1200 B.C. using red steatite measuring Diameter: 2.01-3 cm.; 2.03-4 cm Height: 1.21 cm String… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Red steatite |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.01-3 cm.; 2.03-4 cm Height: 1.21 cm String Hole: 0.35-.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | ca. 1400–1200 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Hittite culture, dating from the Hittite Empire period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria or Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces?
Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces created?
Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces dates to ca. 1400–1200 B.C..
What material is Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces made from?
Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces is crafted from red steatite.
Is Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces in the public domain?
Double convex discoid (bulla) seal engraved on two faces is in the public domain and can be freely used.