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Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device
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Loop (?) handled rectangular stamping device

TitleLoop (?) handled rectangular stamping device
Dateca. early 6th millennium BCE 59th century BCE
MediumChlorite or steatite, black
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1985
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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