ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art
Ellipsoid Stamp Seal with Canine Standing in Profile
AAT Object Form/Functionfigures (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Techniqueengraving (action)
AAT Object Form/Functionstamps (tools)
Possible OriginIran, Asia
CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian Empire
Date4th Century CE
MediumAgate
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Michael J. Shubin
Dimensions1/2 x 9/16 x 3/8 in. (1.2 x 1.5 x 0.9 cm)
Object number2012.032.050
ProvenanceEx coll. Michael Shubin (1950-2008), Montebello, California.
Status
Not on viewCollections
- Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
4th-5th Century CE
4th-5th Century CE
224-651 CE
4th-5th Century CE
4th-6th Century CE
