Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Implements-Inscribedca. late 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Jar handle with seal impression |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 3.75 x 8.25 in. (9.53 x 20.96 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Implements-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Harris D. and H. Dunscombe Colt, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Israelite |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 725 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323175