Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleOvoid seal
MediumChlorite or steatite, black
DimensionsSeal Face: 4.57 x 4.10 cm Height: 1.14 cm String Hole: .6 x 0.4
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. K. L. Parker, 1967
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Syria or southeastern Anatolia

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BS
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B
ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.Beaker
CS
ca. 3100–2700 B.C.Cylinder seal
BR
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Bowl rim sherd
BS
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Bowl sherd
BR
ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.Bowl rim sherd
RB
ca. late 3rd millennium B.C.Ring base sherd
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325239