Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 18th century B.C.Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure is a clay-sealings of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ceramic measuring Diameter: Sealing: 2.77 cm; Impression: 1.7 cm Height: 1.57… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | Diameter: Sealing: 2.77 cm; Impression: 1.7 cm Height: 1.57 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 with stamp seal impression: seated figure?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure created?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure made from?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure is crafted from ceramic.
Is Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure in the public domain?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: seated figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.