Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 3rd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony (?), red |
| Dimensions | 0.31 x 0.75 in. (0.79 x 1.91 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd century B.C.–3rd century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 300 BC – 300 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323762