Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams
Flag of AfghanistanAncient 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

MediumChalcedony
DimensionsH. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Dateca. 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. Flag of Afghanistan

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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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