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
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1988 |
| Date | ca. 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.