Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Ovoid seal with flanges and hammer-head handle |
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.2 x 1.68 cm Height: 2.28 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southeastern Anatolia or northwestern Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322286