Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th century B.C. (?)

Artwork Details

TitleScarab seal
MediumHematite
DimensionsSeal Face: 3.0 x .95 cm Height: 0.65 cm String Hole: 0.1 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 8th century B.C. (?)
Credit LineGift of David Dows, 1945
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age, Phoenicia (?)
Date Range800 BC – 700 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324013