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

Artwork Details

TitleScarab seal
MediumSteatite, black
DimensionsSeal Face; 1.42 x 1.23 cm Height: 0.85 cm String Hole: 0.35 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age, Phoenicia (?)
Date Range800 BC – 600 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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ca. 8th century B.C.Scarab seal in copper mount
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ca. 8th century B.C. (?)Scarab seal
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ca. 6th–5th century B.C.Scarab seal with human head
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Scaraboid seal
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ca. 7th century B.C.Scaraboid seal
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ca. 6th century B.C. (?)Scaraboid seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326998