Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Stamp Sealsca. 6th–4th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Conoid stamp seal: king mastering two rearing lion-griffins, star and reversed crescent with sun-disc |
| Medium | Glass, green |
| Dimensions | 1.06 in. (2.69 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–4th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 300 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325685