Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Ellipsoid stamp seal: tulips |
| Medium | Yellow chalcedony |
| Dimensions | 0.67 x 0.59 x 0.83 in. (1.7 x 1.5 x 2.11 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 300 – 400 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321564