Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 12th–11th century B.C. (?)
Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | green black steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.59 cm Height: 1.59 cm String Hole: 0.25 -.3 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 12th–11th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot III (?) |
| Date Range | 1200 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321384