Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals2150–2030 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.35 x 1.26 cm Height: 0.7 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 2150–2030 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1987 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Period | First Intermediate Period |
| Date Range | 2150 BC – 2030 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327299