Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 18th century B.C.Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons is a stone-stamp seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using black steatite measuring Seal Face: Height: 2.72 cm String Hole: 0.35-0.4 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Black steatite |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: Height: 2.72 cm String Hole: 0.35-0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Central Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons?
Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons created?
Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons made from?
Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons is crafted from black steatite.
Is Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons in the public domain?
Stamp seal with a knob handle: bird of prey with two horned animals caught in its talons is in the public domain and can be freely used.