Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. late 3rd century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Garnet, almandine |
| Dimensions | 0.55 x 0.2 x 0.67 in. (1.4 x 0.51 x 1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 3rd century A.D. |
| Credit Line | The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 3 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321503