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

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleButton
MediumBone
DimensionsDiam 2.9 cm x D. .5 cm
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

More ivory/bone-ornaments from the Sasanian tradition

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
P
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pin

Other works from the Sasanian period

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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
J
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Jar
W
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Whetstone
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 5th–6th century A.D.Stamp seal
HE
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Handle end
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322784