Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle is a stone-stamp seals created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using steatite, black measuring Seal Face: 2.87 x 2.39 cm Height: 1.64 cm String Hole: 0.5… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite, black |
| Dimensions | Seal Face: 2.87 x 2.39 cm Height: 1.64 cm String Hole: 0.5 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1899 |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Late Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Northern Syria or southeastern Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle?
Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle created?
Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle made from?
Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle is crafted from steatite, black.
Is Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle in the public domain?
Wedge-shaped seal with lion-head handle is in the public domain and can be freely used.