Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 1991–1786 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleHemispheroid seal with addorsed Egyptianizing human heads
MediumSteatite, white
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.63 x 1.86 cm Height: 1.36 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 1991–1786 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodDynasty 12 (?), Middle Kingdom
Date Range1991 BC – 1786 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Egypt