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

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumStone, dark green
Dimensions0.42 x 0.5 x 0.56 in. (1.07 x 1.27 x 1.42 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineGift of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, 1984
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 327018