Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon |
| Medium | Steatite or chlorite |
| Dimensions | 1.85 x 1.61 x 0.51 in. (4.7 x 4.09 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex |
| Period | Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2250 BC – 1750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Bactria-Margiana |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327237