Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3100–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleRectangular plaque seal
MediumChlorite or steatite, black-brown
DimensionsSeal Face: 7.29 x 5.79 cm Height: 1.25 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodJemdet Nasr
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionIran or Mesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326737