Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle is a stone-stamp seals of Urartian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using hematite (?) measuring Seal Face: 1.28 x 1.01 cm Height: 0.37 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite (?) |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.28 x 1.01 cm Height: 0.37 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Urartu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle?
Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle created?
Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle made from?
Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle is crafted from hematite (?).
Is Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle in the public domain?
Rectangular plaque seal with wire handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.