Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Chert, blue |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.78 x 1.54 cm Height: 0.99 cm String Hole: 0.26 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323865