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
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.2 x 1.66 cm Height: 0.37 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 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.