Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using carnelian measuring Seal Face; 204 x 1.55 cm Height: 0.83 cm String Hole: 0.25… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCarnelian
DimensionsSeal Face; 204 x 1.55 cm Height: 0.83 cm String Hole: 0.25 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Dateca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Iron Age, Phoenicia (?) period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Levant or Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below?

Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below created?

Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below made from?

Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below is crafted from carnelian.

Is Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below in the public domain?

Stamp seal scaraboid and modern impression: roaring lion; winged beetle above, falcons and shn sign below is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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