Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3600–3000 B.C.
Hemispheroid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3600–3000 B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal face: 2.12 x 2.08 cm Height: 1.15 cm String Hole: 0.5… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 2.12 x 2.08 cm Height: 1.15 cm String Hole: 0.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | ca. 3600–3000 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 3600 BC – 3000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Hemispheroid seal?
Hemispheroid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Hemispheroid seal created?
Hemispheroid seal dates to ca. 3600–3000 B.C..
What material is Hemispheroid seal made from?
Hemispheroid seal is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Hemispheroid seal in the public domain?
Hemispheroid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026