Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) is a stone-stamp seals of Dilmun origin created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite or chlorite measuring 0.47 in. (1.19 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite or chlorite |
| Dimensions | 0.47 in. (1.19 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1987 |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Dilmun culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Dilmun.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?)?
Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) created?
Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) made from?
Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) is crafted from steatite or chlorite.
Is Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) in the public domain?
Stamp seal: hunters and goats, rectangular pen (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.