Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd–1st century B.C.Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams is a stone-stamp seals of Graeco-Bactrian origin created in ca. 3rd–1st century B.C. using chalcedony measuring H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 3rd–1st century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Graeco-Bactrian culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 300 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams?
Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams created?
Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams dates to ca. 3rd–1st century B.C..
What material is Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams made from?
Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams is crafted from chalcedony.
Is Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams in the public domain?
Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams is in the public domain and can be freely used.