Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Agate (?), banded |
| Dimensions | 7/16 × 3/4 × 7/8 in. (1.2 × 2 × 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Neo-Assyrian or Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327004