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Sasanian · Sasanian · ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

Title	Button
Medium	Shell
Dimensions	Diam. 2.8 cm x D. .4 cm
Classification	Shell-Ornaments
Department	Ancient Near Eastern Art
Date	ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit Line	Rogers Fund, 1932
Object Page	View at The Met

Cultural Origin

Culture	Sasanian
Period	Sasanian
Date Range	200 – 699

Provenance

Region

Mesopotamia

Other works from the Sasanian period

ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Mirror handle

ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing

ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal

ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead

ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Finger ring

ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322782