Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using calcite measuring Seal Face; 2.21 x 1.74 cm Height: 1.03 cm String Hole: 0.35 — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCalcite
DimensionsSeal Face; 2.21 x 1.74 cm Height: 1.03 cm String Hole: 0.35
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984
Dateca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Iron Age, Phoenicia (?) period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Levant or Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown?

Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown created?

Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown made from?

Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown is crafted from calcite.

Is Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown in the public domain?

Scaraboid seal: seated sphinx wearing Egyptian-style crown is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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