Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3300–2900 B.C.

Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3300–2900 B.C. using rhodochrosite measuring 5/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.3 x 3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumRhodochrosite
Dimensions5/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.3 x 3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1988
Dateca. 3300–2900 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3300 BC – 2900 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression?

Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression created?

Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression dates to ca. 3300–2900 B.C..

What material is Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression made from?

Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression is crafted from rhodochrosite.

Is Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression in the public domain?

Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression 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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