Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4000–3500 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Gable seal |
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.46 x 4.83 cm Height: 0.99 cm String Hole: 0.6 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4000–3500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Chalcolithic |
| Date Range | 4000 BC – 3500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321455