Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4500–3600 B.C.
Lentoid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4500–3600 B.C. using stone, pink-red measuring Seal face: 2.37 x 2.15 cm Height: 0.59 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stone, pink-red |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 2.37 x 2.15 cm Height: 0.59 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 4500–3600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Ubaid-Early Gawra period. The estimated date range is 4500 BC – 3600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Lentoid seal?
Lentoid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Lentoid seal created?
Lentoid seal dates to ca. 4500–3600 B.C..
What material is Lentoid seal made from?
Lentoid seal is crafted from stone, pink-red.
Is Lentoid seal in the public domain?
Lentoid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026