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

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

Artwork Details

TitleRing
MediumGlass
DimensionsDiam. 2.5 cm x H. 2.2 cm x D. 1.5 cm
ClassificationGlass-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1934
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionIran

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
GB
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Glass button
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
P
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pendant
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Glass beads

Other works from the Sasanian period

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stand
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl
SS
ca. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
J
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Jar
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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 323088