Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3300–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Seal amulet in the form of a reclining cow |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | H. 5/8 x W. 1 1/16 x D. 1 11/16 in. (1.5 x 2.7 x 4.3 cm) String Hole: 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3300 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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LH
ca. 3600–2900 B.C.Low hemispheroid seal
DS
ca. 3500–2900 B.C.Drilled square plaque seal
SA
ca. 3300–2900 B.C.Seal amulet in the form of a reclining cow
FO
ca. 3300–2900 B.C.Fragment of a trough with a nude male figure in relief
CS
ca. 3600–2900 B.C.Conoid seal with pinched apex
GS
ca. 3500–2900 B.C.Gable seal
CS
ca. 3200–2900 B.C.Cylinder seal
HS
ca. 3500–2900 B.C.Hemispheroid seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324863