Stamp seal
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Stamp seal

TitleStamp seal
Dateca. 4th–5th century CE 1st century
MediumGarnet, almandine
OriginSasanian Sasanian
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Zoological illustration

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