Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScaraboid seal
MediumChert, smokey brown
DimensionsSeal Face; 2.08 x 1.58 cm Height: 1.0 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th–8th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age, Phoenicia (?)
Date Range900 BC – 700 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant or Syria

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321638