Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using chlorite, black measuring Diameter: 3.64 cm Height: 1.69 cm String Hole: 0.7 x 0.5-6… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChlorite, black
DimensionsDiameter: 3.64 cm Height: 1.69 cm String Hole: 0.7 x 0.5-6 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back?

Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back created?

Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..

What material is Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back made from?

Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back is crafted from chlorite, black.

Is Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back in the public domain?

Hemispheroid seal with radiating lines on back is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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