Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals2nd millennium B.C. (?)Stamp seal with loop handle is a stone-stamp seals of Iran origin created in 2nd millennium B.C. (?) using steatite, black measuring Diameter: 2.27-.31 cm Height: 1.27 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 2.27-.31 cm Height: 1.27 cm String Hole: 0.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | 2nd millennium B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Old Elamite (?) period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran (?). 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal with loop handle?
Stamp seal with loop handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal with loop handle created?
Stamp seal with loop handle dates to 2nd millennium B.C. (?).
What material is Stamp seal with loop handle made from?
Stamp seal with loop handle is crafted from steatite, black.
Is Stamp seal with loop handle in the public domain?
Stamp seal with loop handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026