Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 1700–1560 B.C.
Scarab seal: lion and snake is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 1700–1560 B.C. using steatite, white measuring Seal Face: 2.28 x 1.57 cm Height: 1.0 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, white |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.28 x 1.57 cm Height: 1.0 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Harris D. and H. Dunscombe Colt, 1934 |
| Date | ca. 1700–1560 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Dynasty 15-17, 2nd Intermediate Period, Hyksos period. The estimated date range is 1700 BC – 1560 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Scarab seal: lion and snake?
Scarab seal: lion and snake is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Scarab seal: lion and snake created?
Scarab seal: lion and snake dates to ca. 1700–1560 B.C..
What material is Scarab seal: lion and snake made from?
Scarab seal: lion and snake is crafted from steatite, white.
Is Scarab seal: lion and snake in the public domain?
Scarab seal: lion and snake is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026