Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3500–2900 B.C.
Flattened pebble seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3500–2900 B.C. using stone, gray with white veins measuring Seal Face: 5.43 x 1.94 cm Height: 1.16 cm String Hole: 0.4… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stone, gray with white veins |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 5.43 x 1.94 cm Height: 1.16 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| 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: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Flattened pebble seal?
Flattened pebble seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Flattened pebble seal created?
Flattened pebble seal dates to ca. 3500–2900 B.C..
What material is Flattened pebble seal made from?
Flattened pebble seal is crafted from stone, gray with white veins.
Is Flattened pebble seal in the public domain?
Flattened pebble seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026