Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon is a metalwork-stamp seals of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using iron, manganese oxide measuring 1.01 x 0.88 x 0.35 in. (2.57 x 2.24 x 0.89 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Iron, manganese oxide |
| Dimensions | 1.01 x 0.88 x 0.35 in. (2.57 x 2.24 x 0.89 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| 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: snake behind tree; winged dragon?
Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon created?
Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon made from?
Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon is crafted from iron, manganese oxide.
Is Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon in the public domain?
Double-sided stamp seal: snake behind tree; winged dragon is in the public domain and can be freely used.