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

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumHematite (?)
DimensionsDiam. 1.2 cm x Th. .9 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionIran

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal

Other works from the Sasanian period

SJ
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Storage jar
HB
ca. 6th century A.D.Half-lobed bowl
AC
ca. mid-1st millennium A.D.Amulet cases
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
P
ca. 6th–7th century A.D. (?)Panel
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
W
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Weight
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323224