Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon is a stone-stamp seals of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite or chlorite measuring 1.85 x 1.61 x 0.51 in. (4.7 x 4.09 x 1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Date | ca. 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 2250 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon?
Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon created?
Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon made from?
Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon is crafted from steatite or chlorite.
Is Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon in the public domain?
Double-sided stamp seal: nude winged hero dominating snakes; winged dragon is in the public domain and can be freely used.