Sasanian or Islamic · Sasanian–early Islamic · ca. 6th–8th century A.D.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 6th–8th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleButton
MediumBone
DimensionsDiam. 2.8 cm x D. .5 cm
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 6th–8th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1933
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian or Islamic
PeriodSasanian–early Islamic
Date Range6 AD

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322953