Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds is a stone-stamp seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. late 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite measuring Diam. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hematite |
| Dimensions | Diam. 11/16 in. (1.8 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. late 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Cypriot culture, dating from the Late Cypriot period. The estimated date range is 1250 BC – 1000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Cyprus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds?
Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds created?
Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds dates to ca. late 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds made from?
Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds is crafted from hematite.
Is Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds in the public domain?
Stamp seal: bull, bucranium, and birds is in the public domain and can be freely used.