Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 4th–5th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, milky |
| Dimensions | 0.39 x 0.71 x 0.51 in. (0.99 x 1.8 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th–5th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1893 |
| 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. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. early 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
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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. mid-4th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. late 3rd century A.D.Stamp seal
Other works from the Sasanian period
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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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ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Mirror or lid with handle in the form of a lion
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pin
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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.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Sherd
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322172