Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Seals-Inscribedca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal and modern impression: dancing figures and rearing animal |
| Medium | Chalcedony, yellow |
| Dimensions | 0.63 in. (1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 3rd century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. late 3rd century A.D.Stamp seal
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ca. 5th–6th century A.D.Stamp seal
IS
ca. 4th century A.D.Inscribed stamp seal with elephant's head
SS
ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
SS
ca. 6th century A.D.Stamp seal
Other works from the Sasanian period
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
SA
ca. 7th century A.D.Sword and scabbard
SS
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Stamp seal
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Button
B
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bowl
P
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Pin
SJ
ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Storage jar
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ca. 7th century A.D.Sealing
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323215