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
PeriodAchaemenid Dynasty
Dateca. 539-331 BCE
MediumYellow chalcedony
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 viewCollections
- Greek and Roman Art
5th-4th Century BCE
4th Century BCE
5th Century BCE
400-331 BCE
1st-3rd Century CE
400-331 BCE
mid 6th-5th Century BCE
