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Cylinder Seal

Artist Anonymous (Sumerian) (Sumerian)

Datec. 224–642 CE, Sasanian dynasty

Period3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th century

Mediumcarnelian

DimensionsObject Size: 5/8 x 1/2 x 5/16 inches

Credit LineGift of Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman

Object number2009.012.22

Curatorial DepartmentAncient Western Art

_Place of OriginIran

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