Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsearly 2nd millennium B.C.

Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle is a stone-stamp seals of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite measuring Diameter: 2.08 cm Seal Face: Height: 1.78 cm String Hole: — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSteatite
DimensionsDiameter: 2.08 cm Seal Face: Height: 1.78 cm String Hole:
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Richard B. Seager, 1926
Dateearly 2nd millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1820 BC – 1740 BC.

Geography

Origin: Anatolia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle?

Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle created?

Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle dates to early 2nd millennium B.C..

What material is Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle made from?

Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle is crafted from steatite.

Is Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle in the public domain?

Trilobe plaque seal with stalk handle 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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