Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 0.82 x 1 in. (2.08 x 2.54 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| 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. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. early 5th 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
MH
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Mirror handle
SS
ca. 5th–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
S
ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
O
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Ornament
CP
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Cooking pot
P
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pendant
H
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Handle
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323935