Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Garnet, almandine |
| Dimensions | 0.39 x 0.04 x 0.55 in. (0.99 x 0.1 x 1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th 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 | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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ca. 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. mid-4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 5th–6th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 4th–5th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 6th century A.D.Wall decoration
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Ewer
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pendant
AC
ca. mid-1st millennium A.D.Amulet cases
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Whetstone
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321576