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

Artwork Details

TitleRectangular plaque seal
MediumChlorite, black
Dimensions0.37 x 1.2 x 1.54 in. (0.94 x 3.05 x 3.91 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3100–2900 B.C.
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodJemdet Nasr
Date Range3100 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326902