Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular plaque seal |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.96 x 1.77 cm Height: 0.8 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321460