Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle is a stone-stamp seals of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2350–2150 B.C. using serpentine, dark green measuring Seal Face: 1.53 x 1.76 cm Height: 0.83 cm String Hole: 0.25… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Serpentine, dark green |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.53 x 1.76 cm Height: 0.83 cm String Hole: 0.25 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2350 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle?
Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle created?
Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle dates to ca. 2350–2150 B.C..
What material is Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle made from?
Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle is crafted from serpentine, dark green.
Is Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle in the public domain?
Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.