Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal is a stone-stamp seals-inscribed of Sasanian origin created in ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. using chalcedony, yellow measuring 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Chalcedony, yellow |
| Dimensions | 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sasanian culture, dating from the Sasanian period. The estimated date range is 200 – 699.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal?
Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal created?
Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal dates to ca. 3rd–7th century A.D..
What material is Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal made from?
Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal is crafted from chalcedony, yellow.
Is Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal in the public domain?
Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal is in the public domain and can be freely used.