Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. early 6th millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. early 6th millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Neolithic |
| Date Range | 6000 BC – 5000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327092