Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 18th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Oval sealing with one circular seal impression |
| Medium | Un-baked clay |
| Dimensions | Diameter: Seal: 1.7 cm Seal Face: Sealing: 2.4 x 2.05 cm Height: 1.4 cm |
| Classification | Clay-Sealings |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323543