Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 18th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Sealing with stamp seal impression: sphinx |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1937 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323615