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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Stamp Seal: Reclining Deer and 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: Reclining Deer and Inscription

AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Techniqueinscribing
AAT Object Form/Functionstamps (tools)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian Empire
Date5th Century CE
MediumYellow chalcedony
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions7/16 x 5/8 in. (1.1 x 1.6 cm)
Object number2008.031.190
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California, purchased from Pars Coins, San Jose California, July 13, 2001.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art