Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments-Inscribedca. 4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet inscribed in Middle Persian script |
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 1.77 x 1.38 x 0.55 in. (4.5 x 3.51 x 1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1989 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 300 – 400 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327388