Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals3500–3000 B.C.
Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal is a stone-stamp seals created in 3500–3000 B.C. using chlorite, black measuring Seal Face: 1.48 x 2.2 cm Height: 0.82 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.48 x 2.2 cm Height: 0.82 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Date | 3500–3000 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Chalcolithic–Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC – 3000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal?
Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal created?
Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal dates to 3500–3000 B.C..
What material is Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal made from?
Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal is crafted from chlorite, black.
Is Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal in the public domain?
Rounded, half-cylinder gable seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026