Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 2600–1900 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal fragment: unicorn and incense-burner (?), inscription |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 2600–1900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1949 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indus |
| Period | Mature Harappan |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 1900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Indus Valley |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324064