Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. early 6th millennium B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal Face: 1.94 x 1.88 cm Height: 0.88 cm String Hole: 0.2… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.94 x 1.88 cm Height: 0.88 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985 |
| Date | ca. early 6th millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Neolithic period. The estimated date range is 6000 BC – 5000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria (?).
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device?
Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device created?
Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device dates to ca. early 6th millennium B.C..
What material is Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device made from?
Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device in the public domain?
Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device is in the public domain and can be freely used.