Stamp seal with snake 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 1.38 x 1.93 in. (3.51 x 4.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | 1.38 x 1.93 in. (3.51 x 4.9 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983 |
| Date | ca. 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 snake?
Stamp seal with snake is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal with snake created?
Stamp seal with snake dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Stamp seal with snake made from?
Stamp seal with snake is crafted from copper alloy.
Is Stamp seal with snake in the public domain?
Stamp seal with snake is in the public domain and can be freely used.