Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 1400–1300 B.C.Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Hittite origin created in ca. 1400–1300 B.C. using black steatite measuring Seal Face: 2.45 x 1.95 cm Height: 0.98 cm String Hole: 0.4… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.45 x 1.95 cm Height: 0.98 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1949 |
| Date | ca. 1400–1300 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Hittite culture, dating from the Hittite Empire period. The estimated date range is 1400 BC – 1300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia or Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces?
Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces created?
Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces dates to ca. 1400–1300 B.C..
What material is Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces made from?
Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces is crafted from black steatite.
Is Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces in the public domain?
Rectangular prism (?) seal engraved on six faces is in the public domain and can be freely used.