Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–5th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScarab seal and modern impression: Osiris flanked by protective deities
MediumJasper, green
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.87 x 1.39 cm Height: 1.02 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 6th–5th century B.C.
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age
Date Range600 BC – 400 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323744