Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 6th–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Agate, banded |
| Dimensions | 0.71 x 0.83 in. (1.8 x 2.11 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 6 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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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. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. late 4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
Other works from the Sasanian period
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Jar
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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-1st millennium A.D.Jar
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Oval bowl
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Die
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321659