Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 0.83 x 0.59 x 0.43 in. (2.11 x 1.5 x 1.09 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1940 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 300 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323739