Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Jasper, pink |
| Dimensions | 0.43 x 0.08 x 0.51 in. (1.09 x 0.2 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 4 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321566