Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Fragment of a Pahlavi inscription using Middle Persian script |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 0.62 x 3.25 x 7.75 in. (1.57 x 8.26 x 19.69 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Charlotte M. Bradford, 1952 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 700 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324227