Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–5th century B.C.Stamp seal: duck is a stone-stamp seals of Babylonian origin created in ca. 6th–5th century B.C. using gray-brown chalcedony measuring Seal Face: 1.98 x 1.0 cm Height: 1.16 cm String Hole… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gray-brown chalcedony |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.98 x 1.0 cm Height: 1.16 cm String Hole: 0.33-0.23 |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 600 BC – 400 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal: duck?
Stamp seal: duck is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal: duck created?
Stamp seal: duck dates to ca. 6th–5th century B.C..
What material is Stamp seal: duck made from?
Stamp seal: duck is crafted from gray-brown chalcedony.
Is Stamp seal: duck in the public domain?
Stamp seal: duck is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026