Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey is a metalwork-stamp seals of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using copper alloy measuring Diam. 1-5/8 in. (4.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | Diam. 1-5/8 in. (4.1 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey?
Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey created?
Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey made from?
Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey is crafted from copper alloy.
Is Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey in the public domain?
Openwork stamp seal: seated monkey is in the public domain and can be freely used.