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Prism, triangular seal
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Prism, triangular seal

TitlePrism, triangular seal
Dateca. 1800–1700 BCE 17th century BCE
MediumSteatite
ClassificationGems
OriginMinoan Minoan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineFletcher Fund, 1925
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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