Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, translucent |
| Dimensions | 0.12 x 0.75 in. (0.3 x 1.91 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. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Lamp
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Arrowhead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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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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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321579