Sealstone: Scorpion and bull
Sealstone: Scorpion and bull
Sealstone: Scorpion and bull
Sealstone: Scorpion and bull

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Sealstone: Scorpion and bull,

3rd–5th century CE

Mid–eastern
Pre Islamic (Sassanian)
y1964-33

Information

Title
Sealstone: Scorpion and bull
Dates

3rd–5th century CE

Medium
Carnelian
Dimensions
l. 1.2 cm., w. 0.95 cm., th. 0.3 cm. (7/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. A. L. Murphy Vhay
Object Number
y1964-33
Period
Sassanian
Type
stamping (marking), seals
Subject
insects, mammals

Acquired by Mrs. A. L. (Anna Louise) Murphy Vhay at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1964 by Vhay.

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