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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Stamp Seal in the Form of a Finger Ring: on the Bezel, Recumbent Zebu with Inscription
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Stamp Seal in the Form of a Finger Ring: on the Bezel, Recumbent Zebu with Inscription

AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Techniqueinscribing
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionstamps (tools)
CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian Empire
Date4th-5th Century CE
MediumCarnelian
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 5/8 in. (1.3 x 1.6 cm)
Object number2008.031.138
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pars Coins, San Jose, California, January 29, 1997.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art