Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. early 3rd millennium B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Recumbent bovid seal |
| Medium | Bitumenous limestone |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.3 x 1.9 cm Height: 1.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 3rd millennium B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Early Bronze Age (?) |
| Date Range | 3000 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southwestern Iran (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326708