Drilled cushion-rectangular plaque seal
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3500–2900 B.C.

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

MediumLapis lacedemonius, black with white inclusions
DimensionsSeal Face: 3.5 x 3.19 cm Height: 1.55 cm String Hole: 0.5-0.6 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1942
Dateca. 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.

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

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