Image: Sasanian-era gem, depicting the sacrifice of Isaac, Pahlavi inscription

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Description: 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.
Title: Sasanian-era gem, depicting the sacrifice of Isaac, Pahlavi inscription
Credit: 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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License: CC BY-SA 4.0
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