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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Scaraboid Stamp Seal with Lion
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Scaraboid Stamp Seal with Lion

AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functionseals (artifacts)
AAT Object Form/Functionscaraboids
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
Place FoundAfghanistan, Asia
CulturePersian
Dateca. 539-331 BCE
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions3/8 x 11/16 x 13/16 in. (1 x 1.7 x 2.1 cm)
Object number2008.030.023
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from an Afghan immigrant, 1975-1976.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art