Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–4th century B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, white |
| Dimensions | Seal Face; 2.3 x 1.9 cm Height: 1.25 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–4th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321633