Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3600–2900 B.C.
Low hemispheroid seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3600–2900 B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal Face: 2.18 x 2.12 cm Height: 1.0 cm String Hole: 0.4 x… — 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: 2.18 x 2.12 cm Height: 1.0 cm String Hole: 0.4 x 0.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | ca. 3600–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3600 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Low hemispheroid seal?
Low hemispheroid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Low hemispheroid seal created?
Low hemispheroid seal dates to ca. 3600–2900 B.C..
What material is Low hemispheroid seal made from?
Low hemispheroid seal is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Low hemispheroid seal in the public domain?
Low hemispheroid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026