Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 7th–6th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Scarab seal |
| Medium | Steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.35 x 1.05 cm Height: 0.72 cm String Hole: 0.25 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Cypro-Archaic |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321474