Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 15th–13th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Rectangular stamp seal with gable-head handle |
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.95 x 2.57 cm Height: 1.74 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 15th–13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hittite |
| Period | Hittite Middle Kingdom–Hittite Empire |
| Date Range | 1500 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322241