Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Square plaque seal with stalk handle is a stone-stamp seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in early 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite, black measuring Seal Face: 1.17 x 1.17 cm Height: 1.69 cm String Hole: 0.3… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.17 x 1.17 cm Height: 1.69 cm String Hole: 0.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| Date | early 2nd millennium 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 1820 BC – 1740 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Square plaque seal with stalk handle?
Square plaque seal with stalk handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Square plaque seal with stalk handle created?
Square plaque seal with stalk handle dates to early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Square plaque seal with stalk handle made from?
Square plaque seal with stalk handle is crafted from hematite, black.
Is Square plaque seal with stalk handle in the public domain?
Square plaque seal with stalk handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.