Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C. (?)
Pyramidal seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. (?) using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal face: 2.0 x 1.6 cm Height: 0.8 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 2.0 x 1.6 cm Height: 0.8 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1987 |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Jemdet Nasr (?) period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia or Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pyramidal seal?
Pyramidal seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pyramidal seal created?
Pyramidal seal dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C. (?).
What material is Pyramidal seal made from?
Pyramidal seal is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Pyramidal seal in the public domain?
Pyramidal seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026