Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pyramidal seal |
| Medium | Feldspar, gray |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.56 x 1.58 cm Height: 2.06 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322117