Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 7th–6th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleOval disc seal for ring bezel: "Horus" figures flanking incense stand
MediumCarnelian
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.2 x 1.66 cm Height: 0.37 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 7th–6th century B.C.
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age, Phoenicia (?)
Date Range700 BC – 500 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323750