Sasanian · Sasanian · ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Button |
| Medium | Bone |
| Dimensions | Diam. 2.9 cm x D. .9 cm |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323083