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
| Medium | Chlorite, black |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3.64 cm Height: 1.69 cm String Hole: 0.7 x 0.5-6 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 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.