Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals7th–6th millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleLoop-handled rectangular stamping device
MediumChlorite or steatite, black
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.73 x 302 cm Height: 1.44 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date7th–6th millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodNeolithic–Chalcolithic
Date Range7000 BC – 5000 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Syria (?)

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