Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 1700–1560 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Scarab seal |
| Medium | Steatite, white |
| Dimensions | 3/8 × 1/4 × 9/16 in. (1 × 0.7 × 1.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1700–1560 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Wellcome Trust, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Dynasty 15-17, 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos |
| Date Range | 1700 BC – 1560 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324564