Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3800–3500 B.C.
Stamp seal: two boars is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3800–3500 B.C. using chlorite or steatite measuring Seal Face: 5.26 x 4.47 cm Height: 1.24 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chlorite or steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 5.26 x 4.47 cm Height: 1.24 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 3800–3500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Chalcolithic period. The estimated date range is 3800 BC – 3500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal: two boars?
Stamp seal: two boars is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal: two boars created?
Stamp seal: two boars dates to ca. 3800–3500 B.C..
What material is Stamp seal: two boars made from?
Stamp seal: two boars is crafted from chlorite or steatite.
Is Stamp seal: two boars in the public domain?
Stamp seal: two boars is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026