Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 9th–7th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScarab seal
MediumHematite
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.13 x 0.75 cm Height: 0.48 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th–7th century B.C.
Credit LineGift of David Dows, 1945
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age, Phoenicia (?)
Date Range900 BC – 600 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324012