Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3500–3100 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleGable seal
MediumChlorite or steatite, black
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.45 x 2.85 cm Height: 0.84 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3500–3100 B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, 1899
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodLate Uruk
Date Range3500 BC – 3100 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322277