Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 5th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, brown |
| Dimensions | Th. 1.9 cm x Diam. 2.4 cm |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 5th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Museum Accession |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 5 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328784