Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 18th century B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Stepped pyramidal seal with loop handle |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 1.45 x 1.42 cm Height: 1.38 cm remaining String Hole: 0.1 cm (broken) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Syrian |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age (?) |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria (?) |
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322287