Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 6th–5th century B.C. using jasper, green measuring Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.39 cm Height: 1.02 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Jasper, green |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.39 cm Height: 1.02 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age period. The estimated date range is 600 BC – 400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant or Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities?
Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities created?
Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities dates to ca. 6th–5th century B.C..
What material is Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities made from?
Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities is crafted from jasper, green.
Is Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities in the public domain?
Scarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities is in the public domain and can be freely used.