Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd century B.C.–3rd century A.D.
Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Glass, greenish-yellow |
| Dimensions | 0.7 x 0.55 x 0.56 in. (1.78 x 1.4 x 1.42 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd century B.C.–3rd century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 3 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Levant (?) or Iran (?) |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327011