Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 7th–6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | H. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); Diam. 1 in. (2.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327690