Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Hematite (?) |
| Dimensions | 0.43 x 0.55 in. (1.09 x 1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
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
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Palette
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Arrowhead
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Sherd
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323856