Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Stamp seal: duck is a stone-stamp seals of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using chert, pink and white measuring Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.02 cm Height: 1.31 cm String Hole: 0.18… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chert, pink and white |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.87 x 1.02 cm Height: 1.31 cm String Hole: 0.18 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Levant or 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. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Stamp seal: duck made from?
Stamp seal: duck is crafted from chert, pink and white.
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