Stamp seal

Sasanian

ca. 3rd–7th century CE

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Stamp seal
Period: Sasanian
Date: ca. 3rd–7th century CE
Geography: From Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon
Culture: Sasanian
Medium: Ceramic
Dimensions: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1932
Object Number: 32.150.180
Curatorial Department: Ancient West Asian Art

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