Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 7th–8th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Inlay |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 0.12 x 0.62 x 0.75 in. (0.3 x 1.57 x 1.91 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–8th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian or Islamic |
| Period | late Sasanian–early Islamic |
| Date Range | 7 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322928