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
| Medium | Calcite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face; 2.21 x 1.74 cm Height: 1.03 cm String Hole: 0.35 |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 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.