Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3500–2900 B.C.

Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3500–2900 B.C. using stone, cream colored measuring Seal Face: 1.97 x 2.63 cm Bovid: 2.07 x 2.44 cm Height… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStone, cream colored
DimensionsSeal Face: 1.97 x 2.63 cm Bovid: 2.07 x 2.44 cm Height: 1.46 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Walter Hauser, 1959
Dateca. 3500–2900 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3500 BC – 2900 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid?

Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid created?

Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid dates to ca. 3500–2900 B.C..

What material is Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid made from?

Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid is crafted from stone, cream colored.

Is Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid in the public domain?

Seal amulet in the form of a recumbent bovid 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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