Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 12th–9th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Scaraboid seal in form of human head; collapsing bull |
| Medium | Steatite (?) |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.88 x 1.47 cm Height: 1.21 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 12th–9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot III-Cypro-Geometric III |
| Date Range | 1200 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327217