Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals2nd–1st millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Alabaster, iron-oxide vein |
| Dimensions | 0.79 x 1.1 x 1.34 in. (2.01 x 2.79 x 3.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 2nd–1st millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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RB
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mid 1st millennium B.C.–mid 1st millennium A.D.Stamp seal
LH
ca. 4200–3800 B.C.Low hemispheroid seal
SS
2nd millennium B.C. (?)Stamp seal with loop handle
SS
ca. 9th century B.C.Stamp seal
SS
1st millennium B.C.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323783