Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 9th–7th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleScaraboid seal
MediumLimestone, olive gray
DimensionsSeal FAce; 1.62 x 1.49 cm Height: 0.89 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th–7th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, 1899
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age I
Date Range900 BC – 600 BC

Provenance

RegionCyprus or Syria (?)

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322310