Stamp seal: bull with head reversed
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. late 2nd millennium B.C.

Stamp seal: bull with head reversed is a stone-stamp seals of Cypriot origin created in ca. late 2nd millennium B.C. using hematite measuring H. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumHematite
DimensionsH. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999
Dateca. 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 1300 BC – 1000 BC.

Geography

Origin: Cyprus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stamp seal: bull with head reversed?

Stamp seal: bull with head reversed is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stamp seal: bull with head reversed created?

Stamp seal: bull with head reversed dates to ca. late 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Stamp seal: bull with head reversed made from?

Stamp seal: bull with head reversed is crafted from hematite.

Is Stamp seal: bull with head reversed in the public domain?

Stamp seal: bull with head reversed 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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