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
| Medium | Chlorite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal face: 3.16 x 2.96 cm Height: .68 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Lester Wolfe, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 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.