Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3500–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Drilled half almond seal |
| Medium | Marble |
| Dimensions | H. 2.5 cm x W. 1.3 cm x D. 1 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3500–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3500 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326742