Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 5th–6th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleStamp seal
MediumQuartz, agate
Dimensions0.79 x 0.47 x 0.63 in. (2.01 x 1.19 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationStone-Stamp Seals
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 5th–6th century A.D.
Credit LineGift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range400 – 600

Provenance

RegionIran

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