Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. mid-4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Garnet, almandine |
| Dimensions | 0.47 x 0.24 x 0.55 in. (1.19 x 0.61 x 1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. mid-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. 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 4th century A.D.Stamp seal
ES
ca. 4th century A.D.Ellipsoid stamp seal: tulips
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ca. 4th–5th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Other works from the Sasanian period
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
MH
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Mirror handle
SA
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Splint armor
HB
ca. 6th–7th century A.D.High-footed bowl
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
SW
ca. 3rd–6th century A.D.Staff with Herakles knots
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321577