Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle is a stone-stamp seals created in 2nd millennium B.C. using black chlorite measuring Seal Face: 1.8 x 2.25 cm Height: 1.97 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 | Black chlorite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.8 x 2.25 cm Height: 1.97 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Date | 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Hittite Empire, Middle Hittite period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle?
Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle created?
Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle dates to 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle made from?
Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle is crafted from black chlorite.
Is Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle in the public domain?
Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.