Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsmid-2nd millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | 0.31 x 0.39 x 0.51 in. (0.79 x 0.99 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | mid-2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Leonard Gorelick, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Cypriot |
| Period | Late Cypriot |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Cyprus |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327379