Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealingsca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Bulla |
| Medium | Un-baked clay |
| Dimensions | 4.72 x 2.36 x 1.57 in. (11.99 x 5.99 x 3.99 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Sealings |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 100 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
Other works from the Parthian period
E
ca. A.D 1st–2nd centuryEarring
J
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Jar
D
ca. 80–69 B.C.Drachm
FO
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Figurine of a dog (?)
B
ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Bead
R
ca. 2nd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Rhyton
D
ca. 214–195 B.C.Drachm
CW
ca. A.D. 1st–2nd centuryClasp with an eagle and its prey
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326456