Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 4500–3500 B.C.

Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 4500–3500 B.C. using chlorite, black measuring Seal face: 3.16 x 2.96 cm Height: .68 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChlorite, black
DimensionsSeal face: 3.16 x 2.96 cm Height: .68 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983
Dateca. 4500–3500 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Ubaid-Middle Gawra period. The estimated date range is 4500 BC – 3500 BC.

Geography

Origin: Northern Syria or eastern Anatolia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped?

Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped created?

Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped dates to ca. 4500–3500 B.C..

What material is Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped made from?

Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped is crafted from chlorite, black.

Is Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped in the public domain?

Stamp seal and modern impression: quadruped 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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