Pyramidal stamp seal with hammer-head handle
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals2nd millennium B.C.

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

MediumBlack chlorite
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.8 x 2.25 cm Height: 1.97 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Date2nd 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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