Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4500–3500 B.C.

Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4500–3500 B.C. using black-green chlorite or steatite measuring Seal Face: 1.8 x 1.7 cm Height: 0.54 String Hole: 0.2 — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBlack-green chlorite or steatite
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.8 x 1.7 cm Height: 0.54 String Hole: 0.2
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1893
Dateca. 4500–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Ubaid–Middle Gawra period. The estimated date range is 4500 BC – 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds?

Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds created?

Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds dates to ca. 4500–3500 B.C..

What material is Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds made from?

Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds is crafted from black-green chlorite or steatite.

Is Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds in the public domain?

Drop-shaped (tanged) pendant seal and modern impression: quadrupeds 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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