Chalcedony scaraboid seal
Unknown Artist
5th century BCE
Medium
Chalcedony
Dimensions
Length: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Classification
Gems
Culture & Period
Greek · Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1921
Accession Number
21.88.37
Tags
Lions
About this artwork
This chalcedony scaraboid seal from Greek, Classical, dating from 5th century BCE, exemplifies the classical tradition. The work, executed in chalcedony, measures length: 5/8 in. and This work provides valuable insights into the broader cultural and material contexts of its creation.