Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed created in ca. 7th–6th century B.C. using carnelian measuring Seal Face: 2.2 x 1.66 cm Height: 0.37 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCarnelian
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.2 x 1.66 cm Height: 0.37 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Dateca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Iron Age, Phoenicia (?) period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Levant or Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand?

Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand created?

Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand dates to ca. 7th–6th century B.C..

What material is Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand made from?

Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand is crafted from carnelian.

Is Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand in the public domain?

Oval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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