Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Steatite, brown black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.35 x 1.15 cm Height: 0.67 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age I |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326996