Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumChalcedony, brown
Dimensions0.28 x 0.63 x 0.47 in. (0.71 x 1.6 x 1.19 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionIran or Mesopotamia

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal

Other works from the Sasanian period

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Lamp
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ca. 4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
H
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Handle
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl
W
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Weight
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321496