Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Stamp Sealsca. 5th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumCeramic, buffware
Dimensions1.52 x 0.87 in. (3.86 x 2.21 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 5th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1977
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodIron Age I
Date Range500 BC – 400 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326248