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
| Medium | Copper/bronze alloy, plaster |
| Dimensions | 1.15 x 0.33 in. (2.92 x 0.84 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985 |
| Date | ca. 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.