Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals5th–4th millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleLoop-handled circular seal
MediumChlorite or steatite, black
DimensionsSeal Face: Diameter: 1.81 cm Height: 0.9 String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date5th–4th millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodHalaf–Ubaid
Date Range5000 BC – 3000 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Syria, Mesopotamia or western Iran