Stamp seal

Stamp seal
 5th century CE-6th century CE

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
chalcedony
Measurements
1.7 × 1.8 × 1.6 cm
Place/s of Execution
Iran
Accession Number
1996.87
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1996
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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