Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 18th century B.C.Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx is a clay-sealings of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ceramic measuring Diameter: Seal Face: 2.0 cm Sealing: 2.8 x 2.15 cm Height… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | Diameter: Seal Face: 2.0 cm Sealing: 2.8 x 2.15 cm Height: 1.8 cm |
| Classification | Clay-Sealings |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1937 |
| 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: sphinx?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx created?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx made from?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx is crafted from ceramic.
Is Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx in the public domain?
Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx is in the public domain and can be freely used.