Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Scaraboid seal is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using steatite, mottled black-brown measuring Seal Face: 1.96 x 1.4 cm Height: 0.88 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, mottled black-brown |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.96 x 1.4 cm Height: 0.88 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Iron Age, Phoenicia (?) period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant or Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Scaraboid seal?
Scaraboid seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Scaraboid seal created?
Scaraboid seal dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Scaraboid seal made from?
Scaraboid seal is crafted from steatite, mottled black-brown.
Is Scaraboid seal in the public domain?
Scaraboid seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026