Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Foot-shaped rectangular prism seal |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.3 x 1.04 cm; 0.74 x 2.78 cm Height: 1.52 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Cypro-Archaic |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321466