Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 17th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Stalk-handled stamp seal |
| Medium | Green stone |
| Dimensions | H. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 17th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Hittite |
| Period | Hittite Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 1700 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria or Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327798