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Sasanian Stone Stamp Seal Bead w/ Winged Horse
Sasanian Stone Stamp Seal Bead w/ Winged Horse
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Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Sasanian (Sassanian / Sassanid) Empire, ca. 224 to 651 CE. A fantastical O-type stone seal bead with a central piercing for suspension and a zoomorphic creature. The seal face features a winged horse prancing to the right with wings raised. The hematite stone is a lovely dark brown almost black hue with a lustrous surface. Included is a custom putty impression of the seal. Size: 0.51" L x 0.29" W (1.3 cm x 0.7 cm); 2.375" H (6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Venus Gallery, Israel, in 2002

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#155642
Condition
Nicks and surface pitting on left side of seal face. Minor nicks and abrasions to verso. Included is a custom modern putty impression.
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Sasanian Stone Stamp Seal Bead w/ Winged Horse

Estimate $500 - $750
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Starting Price $250
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