Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal is a stone-stamp seals created in 5th–4th millennium B.C. using chlorite or steatite, black measuring Seal face: 2.5 x 2.6 cm Height: 0.9 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 2.5 x 2.6 cm Height: 0.9 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | 5th–4th millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Ubaid-Mid Gawra period. The estimated date range is 5000 BC – 3000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or northern Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal?
Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal created?
Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal dates to 5th–4th millennium B.C..
What material is Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal made from?
Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal is crafted from chlorite or steatite, black.
Is Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal in the public domain?
Ridge-handled thin rectangular plaque seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.