Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 6th–5th century B.C.

Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed created in ca. 6th–5th century B.C. using chalcedony, blue measuring Seal Face: 2.41 x 1.55 cm Height: 3.12 cm String Hole: 0.2… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumChalcedony, blue
DimensionsSeal Face: 2.41 x 1.55 cm Height: 3.12 cm String Hole: 0.2 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 6th–5th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 600 BC – 400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Southern Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard?

Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard created?

Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard dates to ca. 6th–5th century B.C..

What material is Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard made from?

Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard is crafted from chalcedony, blue.

Is Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard in the public domain?

Stamp seal: worshiper kneeling before mushhushshu-dragon and standard 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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