Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, brown |
| Dimensions | 0.71 x 0.83 x 0.79 in. (1.8 x 2.11 x 2.01 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| 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. 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 321662