Stamp seal with griffin
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Stamp Sealsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Stamp seal with griffin is a metalwork-stamp seals of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using copper alloy measuring 1.57 x 1.73 in. (3.99 x 4.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions1.57 x 1.73 in. (3.99 x 4.39 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983
Dateca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2300 BC – 1700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Bactria-Margiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stamp seal with griffin?

Stamp seal with griffin is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stamp seal with griffin created?

Stamp seal with griffin dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Stamp seal with griffin made from?

Stamp seal with griffin is crafted from copper alloy.

Is Stamp seal with griffin in the public domain?

Stamp seal with griffin 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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