Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids is a stone-stamp seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite, light brown measuring Diameter: 1.9 cm Height: 2.78 cm String Hole: 0.35 — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, light brown |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 1.9 cm Height: 2.78 cm String Hole: 0.35 |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1820 BC – 1740 BC.
Geography
Origin: Central Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids?
Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids created?
Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids dates to early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids made from?
Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids is crafted from steatite, light brown.
Is Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids in the public domain?
Stamp seal and modern impression: birds of prey, one subduing caprids is in the public domain and can be freely used.