ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art
Bead: Griffin
AAT Object Form/Functionbeads (pierced objects)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Techniqueinscribing
Possible OriginIran, Asia
CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian Empire
Date4th-5th Century CE
MediumCarnelian
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions5/16 x 1/8 in. (0.8 x 0.3 cm)
Object number2008.031.164
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
5th Century CE
4th-5th Century CE
4th-5th Century CE
ca. 4th Century CE
4th-5th Century CE
8th-late 7th Century BCE
4th-5th Century CE
5th-6th Century CE
