Stamp seal
Unknown Artist
ca. 5th–6th century CE
Medium
Quartz, chalcedony
Dimensions
0.71 x 0.43 x 0.55 in. (1.8 x 1.09 x 1.4 cm)
Classification
Stone-Stamp Seals-Inscribed
Culture & Period
Sasanian · Sasanian
Department
Ancient Near Eastern Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of The Right Reverend Paul Moore Jr., 1985
Accession Number
1985.357.41
About this artwork
This quartz, chalcedony work by Unknown Artist, titled 'Stamp seal' and created ca. 5th–6th century CE, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Unknown Artist's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of Ancient Near Eastern Art artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic values of its era, serving as a document of historical...