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
| Medium | Stone, cream colored |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.97 x 2.63 cm Bovid: 2.07 x 2.44 cm Height: 1.46 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Walter Hauser, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 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.