Steatite quadrangular seal late 8th-early 7th century B.C. Greek Four-sided. dark brown steatite, with tapering edges and a vertical perforation. Area divided into four squares, two are decorated with linear patterns, two with stylized animals-a griffin and another monster. On the back are three broad vertical grooves and a few other marks, perhaps an unfinished design.. Steatite quadrangular seal. Greek. late 8th-early 7th century B.C.. Steatite. Late Geometric or Orientalizing. Gems