Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal is a metalwork-stamp seals of Urartian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using copper/bronze alloy, plaster measuring 1.15 x 0.33 in. (2.92 x 0.84 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper/bronze alloy, plaster
Dimensions1.15 x 0.33 in. (2.92 x 0.84 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985
Dateca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III (?) period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Urartu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal?

Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal created?

Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal made from?

Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal is crafted from copper/bronze alloy, plaster.

Is Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal in the public domain?

Stamp cylinder with plaster copy of terminal is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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