Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 5600–5000 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal and modern impression: geometric pattern |
| Medium | Steatite or chlorite |
| Dimensions | 0.55 x 0.43 x 1.02 in. (1.4 x 1.09 x 2.59 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5600–5000 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Halaf |
| Period | Halaf |
| Date Range | 5600 BC – 5000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Mesopotamia or Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327236