Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture is a stone-stamp seals of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using stone, dark gray measuring 1.81 x 1.69 x 0.52 in. (4.6 x 4.29 x 1.32 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStone, dark gray
Dimensions1.81 x 1.69 x 0.52 in. (4.6 x 4.29 x 1.32 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985
Dateca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2300 BC – 1700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Bactria-Margiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture?

Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture created?

Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture made from?

Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture is crafted from stone, dark gray.

Is Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture in the public domain?

Double-sided stamp seal and modern impression: striding boar; vulture is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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