Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Indus origin created in ca. 2600–1900 B.C. using steatite, burnt, glazed measuring 1.5 x 0.38 in. (3.81 x 0.97 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, burnt, glazed |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 0.38 in. (3.81 x 0.97 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1949 |
| Date | ca. 2600–1900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indus culture, dating from the Mature Harappan period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 1900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Indus Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?)?
Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) created?
Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) dates to ca. 2600–1900 B.C..
What material is Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) made from?
Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) is crafted from steatite, burnt, glazed.
Is Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) in the public domain?
Stamp seal: buffalo with incense burner (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.