Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular prism seal, engraved on four faces |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.2 x 1.06 cm Height: 0.79 c. String Hole: 0.32 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322256