Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Stamp Sealsca. 3rd–1st century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Stamp seal and modern impression: hunter on horse attacking rams |
| Medium | Chalcedony |
| Dimensions | H. 13/16 in. (2 cm); Diam. 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Stamp Seals |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in memory of Charles Dikran and Beatrice Kelekian, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Graeco-Bactrian |
| Period | Seleucid |
| Date Range | 300 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327720