Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular plaque seal |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.08 x 1.85 cm Height: 0.6 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322247