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Stamp seal
Near Eastern, Anatolian, Hittite
Hittite
1650–1200 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Steatite
Dimensions
Overall: 1.3 x 1.3 cm (1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by subscription
Accession Number72.309
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSeals
DescriptionThe bottom of this oval stamp seal is engraved with indistinct characters. The top is rounded and plain.
ProvenanceBy 1872: General di Cesnola collection; 1872: purchased by the MFA from General di Cesnola.*
(Accession Date: May 15, 1872)
*Total price for 72.1-72.473: $3316.18
(Accession Date: May 15, 1872)
*Total price for 72.1-72.473: $3316.18