Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 18th century B.C.Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx is a clay-sealings of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using un-baked clay measuring Diameter: Seal: 1.25 cm Seal Face: Sealing: 1.75 x… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Un-baked clay |
| Dimensions | Diameter: Seal: 1.25 cm Seal Face: Sealing: 1.75 x 1.94 Height: 1.06 cm |
| Classification | Clay-Sealings |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx?
Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx created?
Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx made from?
Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx is crafted from un-baked clay.
Is Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx in the public domain?
Sealing impressed by stamp seal: geometric pattern, griffin-headed wheel; bearded male sphinx is in the public domain and can be freely used.