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

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumCarnelian, brown
DimensionsH. 1.6 cm x W. 2.6 cm x Th. 2.2 cm
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1983
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326749