Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 4th–5th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, gray |
| Dimensions | 0.5 x 0.44 in. (1.27 x 1.12 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th–5th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Miss Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| 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. 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. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal with Pahlavi inscription
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Vessel lid
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322441