Sasanian · Sasanian · ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitlePin
MediumIvory
DimensionsH. 10.1 cm x Head Diam. .9 cm
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1932
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

More ivory/bone-ornaments from the Sasanian tradition

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button

Other works from the Sasanian period

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Jewelry
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
P
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pestle
SS
ca. late 3rd century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322786