Sasanian-era_gem,_depicting_the_sacrifice_of_Isaac,_Pahlavi_inscription.jpg
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Summary
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English:
Cornelian, convex, 14 x 10.3 x 4. Abraham advances right, holding a knife over Isaac; behind, a ram; Pahlavi inscription, ZNH mwdly l’styny.
Belongs to Sasanian Christian gem group with Sacrific of Isaac. Sasanian era, created 4th-5th century A.D. |
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| Source | https://collections.mfa.org/objects/163784/gem-with-sacrifice-of-isaac?ctx=e076ea60-986f-40ff-8333-460491e86d60&idx=1 |
| Author | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
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