An investigation of Sassanian stamps in the National Museum of Iran
محورهای موضوعی : Archaeology
Mina Karimi
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(Department of Archaeology, Humaites of Science, Center of Tehran, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
کلید واژه: Motifs, Symbolic, Sassanian Period, Seal Stamps,
چکیده مقاله :
Among the archaeological documents, seals and seal impressions are of special importance because the symbols and designs therein represent much of a country's customs, practices, customs, and beliefs, as well as aspects of its history. It shows rituals, religion, philosophy, and art as well as administrative and social management over the centuries. This motif has its roots in the ancient civilization of Iran and is sometimes influenced by the neighboring nations. These portable data have caused the spread of culture and art to other lands for the sake of use in business exchanges, administrative letters, and political relations. The introduction of seals and the study of inscriptions carved and motifs on them can help us to know some of the unknown aspects of ancient Iranian culture and civilization and introduce us to the intellectual world of this period. The main goal of this article is related to the documentation of stamp seals of the Museum of Ancient Iran and the interpretation of the symbols engraved on them.
