Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 6th–5th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Conical seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–5th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 400 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327714