Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 7th century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Truncated scaraboid seal |
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.19 x 1.92 cm Height: 1.1 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Syria or eastern Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321470