Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3300–2900 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSeal amulet in the form of a reclining cow
MediumMarble
DimensionsH. 7/8 x W. 1 1/4 x D. 1 3/4 in. (2.3 x 3.3 x 4.4 cm) String Hole: 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3300–2900 B.C.
Credit LineGift of Walter Hauser, 1955
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodLate Uruk–Jemdet Nasr
Date Range3300 BC – 2900 BC

Provenance

RegionSouthern Mesopotamia

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DH
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SA
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SA
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HS
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DC
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FP
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324427