Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. early 4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 0.39 x 0.12 x 0.43 in. (0.99 x 0.3 x 1.09 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 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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ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 4th–5th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. late 4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. mid-4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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H
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Handle
SS
ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
FO
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SJ
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Storage jar
HB
ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Hemispherical bowl with scenes of wine making
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ca. 3rd century A.D.Stamp seal
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321569