Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using marble, white with pink and black veins measuring 9/16 × 1 1/16 × 1 7/8 in. (1.5 × 2.7 × 4.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Marble, white with pink and black veins |
| Dimensions | 9/16 × 1 1/16 × 1 7/8 in. (1.5 × 2.7 × 4.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran or Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal?
Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal created?
Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..
What material is Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal made from?
Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal is crafted from marble, white with pink and black veins.
Is Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal in the public domain?
Truncated amygdaloid (rhomboid ?) seal is in the public domain and can be freely used.