Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Chessman |
| Medium | Agate or chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 0.87 in. (2.21 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Whetstone
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Weight
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Arrowhead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Flint
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Jug
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl sherds
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323197