Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Octagonal pyramidal seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, brown |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.97 x 1.33 cm Height: 2.59 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322204