Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3600–2900 B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal Face: 1.73 x 1.42 cm Height: 0.43 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.73 x 1.42 cm Height: 0.43 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1968 |
| Date | ca. 3600–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 3600 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes?
Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes created?
Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes dates to ca. 3600–2900 B.C..
What material is Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes made from?
Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes in the public domain?
Rectangular plaque seal, indented at string holes is in the public domain and can be freely used.