Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 7th century B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Scarab seal |
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.29 x 1.03 cm Height: 0.76 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian (?) |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian (?) |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321483