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Stamp seal

Stamp seal
 5th century CE

Medium
carnelian
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1996
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
carnelian
Measurements
1.4 × 0.2 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Iran
Accession Number
1996.83
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1996
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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