Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3300–2900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Seal amulet in the form of a seated female and modern impression |
| Medium | Rhodochrosite |
| Dimensions | 5/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (1.5 x 2.3 x 3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3300–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3300 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southern Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327380