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

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumQuartz, milky
Dimensions0.79 x 0.67 x 0.94 in. (2.01 x 1.7 x 2.39 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 700

Provenance

RegionIran

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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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

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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 6th–7th century A.D.Short sword and scabbard
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ca. 5th century A.D.Stamp seal
H
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Handle
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
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ca. 6th–7th century A.D.High-footed bowl
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325399