Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScarab seal
MediumHematite, black
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.0 x 1.57 cm Height: 0.89 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1956
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age I
Date Range800 BC – 600 BC

Provenance

RegionNorthern Syria or southeastern Anatolia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324489