id:			132030
accession number:	1954.593
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/1954.593
updated:		2024-04-20 11:00:33.201000

Fire Altar Intaglio, c. 400 CE. Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II (303–309). Chalcedony; overall: 2.4 x 2 x 1.7 cm (15/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1954.593

title:				Fire Altar Intaglio
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creation date:			c. 400 CE
creation date earliest:		395
creation date latest:		405
current location:		102A Ancient Near East
creditline:			Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
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culture:	Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II (303–309)
technique:	chalcedony
department:	Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
collection:	Near Eastern Art
type:		Glyptic
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measurements: Overall: 2.4 x 2 x 1.7 cm (15/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
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PROVENANCE

	Vladimir G. Simkovitch
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	Vladimir G. Simkhovitch
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