Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, smoky |
| Dimensions | 0.6 x 0.85 x 0.86 in. (1.52 x 2.16 x 2.18 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 600 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327010