Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 2350–2150 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular plaque seal with tubular loop handle |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Akkadian |
| Period | Akkadian |
| Date Range | 2350 BC – 2150 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323824