Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed created in 5th millennium B.C., inscription ca. 10th century A.D. using steatite, black measuring Seal Face: 3.2 x 3.6 cm Height: 1.29 cm String Hole: 0.6 x… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.2 x 3.6 cm Height: 1.29 cm String Hole: 0.6 x 0.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1952 |
| Date | 5th millennium B.C., inscription ca. 10th century A.D. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Chalcolithic, early Islamic period. The estimated date range is 5000 BC – 1000.
Geography
Origin: Western Iran (?).
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription?
Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription created?
Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription dates to 5th millennium B.C., inscription ca. 10th century A.D..
What material is Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription made from?
Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription is crafted from steatite, black.
Is Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription in the public domain?
Low hemispheroid seal with later inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.