Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Indus origin created in ca. 2600–1900 B.C. using steatite, burnt measuring Seal Face: 3.87 x 3.87 cm Height: 1.97 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, burnt |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 3.87 x 3.87 cm Height: 1.97 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 fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription?
Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription created?
Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription dates to ca. 2600–1900 B.C..
What material is Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription made from?
Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription is crafted from steatite, burnt.
Is Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription in the public domain?
Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.