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Stamp seal: ANE.89.1927

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Current Location: Gallery 23

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Description

Anatolian pyramidal stamp seal featuring an incised geometric design on the reverse.

Measurements and weight

Depth: 0.019 m
Length: 0.022 m
Width: 0.018 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1927) by Venn, J. A., Mrs

Dating

4th Millennium BC, Late
3rd Millennium BC, Early
3rd Millennium BC, Mid
-3200 - -2500

Materials used in production

green Steatite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.89.1927
Primary reference Number: 88881
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.89.1927
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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