Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumGlass, bluish-green
Dimensions0.39 x 0.47 in. (0.99 x 1.19 cm)
ClassificationGlass-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionIran or Mesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321661