Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3500–2900 B.C. using lapis lacedemonius, black with white inclusions measuring Seal Face: 3.5 x 3.19 cm Height: 1.55 cm String Hole… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Lapis lacedemonius, black with white inclusions |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.5 x 3.19 cm Height: 1.55 cm String Hole: 0.5-0.6 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1942 |
| Date | ca. 3500–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran or Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal?
Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal created?
Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal dates to ca. 3500–2900 B.C..
What material is Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal made from?
Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal is crafted from lapis lacedemonius, black with white inclusions.
Is Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal in the public domain?
Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.